A review by sarahbowling6608
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I abosolutely love books like this--books that take heavy historical events and make them accessible to younger readers without negating the gravity of the situation. Books that teach historical empathy. Books that make history significantly more memorable than any textbook ever could.

This book reminds me a bit of My Brother's Keeper (another great read about the Korean War), but set in India at the time of their freedom from Britain and the creation of Pakistan. It's a great middle grade read. Highly recommend. 
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