The Line They Drew Through Us
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The Line They Drew Through Us by Hiba Noor Khan
'Historical fiction at its finest - vibrant, vital, deeply moving, and brimming with wisdom for the future' - Sophie Anderson 'A richly told and immensely moving Partition story that spotlights a moment in history of colonial empire that changed the lives of millions' - A M Dassu Three best friends are born on the same day under miraculous circumstances. But by their twelfth birthday, Jahan, Ravi and Lakshmi’s lives are about to change forever. The British announce Indian independence and draw lines of Partition that tear apart the country, and the friends. One of them flees, one of them disappears, and the other is left wondering, could a miracle bring them back together? Cover art by Hazem Asif
"A powerful novel" * The Bookseller *
"Hiba has woven something truly exceptional, bringing to life a past we should all know and rememberThe Line They Drew Through Us is historical fiction at its finest - vibrant, vital, deeply moving, and brimming with wisdom for the future" -- Sophie Anderson
"Hiba Noor Khan is a phenomenal writer. The Line They Drew Through Us is nothing short of a masterpiece! I adored the wonderful characters and lyrical storytelling - this is a special book that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page" -- Radiya Hafiza
"An exciting and vital new voice" -- Phil Earle
"Absolutely brilliant – maybe the most moving and meaningful book I’ve read all year. It’s so rare to read a book that handles a topic as serious as partition with such deft, light, lyrical writing. I think Hiba is a superb talent, and this book is a real, astonishing accomplishment" -- Zohra Nabi
"Hiba has woven something truly exceptional, bringing to life a past we should all know and rememberThe Line They Drew Through Us is historical fiction at its finest - vibrant, vital, deeply moving, and brimming with wisdom for the future" -- Sophie Anderson
"Hiba Noor Khan is a phenomenal writer. The Line They Drew Through Us is nothing short of a masterpiece! I adored the wonderful characters and lyrical storytelling - this is a special book that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page" -- Radiya Hafiza
"An exciting and vital new voice" -- Phil Earle
"Absolutely brilliant – maybe the most moving and meaningful book I’ve read all year. It’s so rare to read a book that handles a topic as serious as partition with such deft, light, lyrical writing. I think Hiba is a superb talent, and this book is a real, astonishing accomplishment" -- Zohra Nabi
Hiba Noor Khan is the author of One Home, Inspiring Inventors Who Are Changing Our Future, The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai, and the picture book The Little War Cat. Hiba has many strings to her bow: she’s a physics teacher and a Global Diplomacy graduate. Hiba is also an activist, she’s worked for The Children’s Society as a Refugee Advocate and for the United Nations IOM on international development projects. She has delivered humanitarian aid in Syrian refugee camps and worked on reforestation initiatives in Tanzania.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781839134722 |
| ISBN 10 | 1839134720 |
| Title | The Line They Drew Through Us |
| Author | Hiba Noor Khan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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