A review by jayoz15
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani

emotional
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

A really impactful read about a topic that is not talked about enough- the Partition of India, into India and Pakistan in 1947. We follow Nisha and her family as they travel from Pakistan to India over the newly created border. Her story is told in letters to her mother that she keeps in her diary. We watch Nisha struggle to try and understand what is going on, and have to come to age during a difficult time. I think a lot of the emotions Nisha feels of uncertainty will resonate with middle grade readers. I would say this is better aimed at older middle grader readers as there are some difficult topics discussed. 
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