{"product_id":"9780143459095","title":"The Vanguards Of Azad Hind","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical fiction for young readers centers on a 16-year-old girl in 1943 British India who joins a volunteer army fighting for independence. The central themes are courage, family loyalty, and collective action, told in an adventurous, hopeful voice that will appeal to readers who love history, resilience, and stories of empowerment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative is story-led and vividly places readers in a wartime world of marches, recruitment camps in Burma, and the bold experiments of a women’s military unit. The reading experience is immersive and accessible, blending personal moments with the larger sweep of history. Readers follow a teenager as she learns what it means to serve, balancing family expectations with the pull of a bigger cause.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafted to feel authentic while avoiding heavy jargon, the book invites reflection on courage, sacrifice, and sisterhood in a period of upheaval. The journey through training, camaraderie, and mission builds empathy and curiosity, offering a window into a pivotal chapter of India's freedom movement. It also supports classroom discussions and encourages interactive learning about historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical setting in 1943 British India and Burma, with a focus on the Azad Hind Fauj and its women’s regiment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA coming-of-age journey exploring courage, family, and patriotism through the eyes of a teenage protagonist\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStory-led narrative with vivid period details and accessible language suitable for middle-grade readers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging themes of teamwork, resilience, and the realities of wartime training without sensationalism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEncourages empathy, curiosity about history, and discussion about women's roles in independence movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of history and a reinforced sense of resilience, curiosity, and hope. The intimate perspective on bravery and belonging leaves a lasting impression and invites further exploration of the people, places, and movements that shaped the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540484796633,"sku":"BK0461306","price":238.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91OfwgrgDGL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776367555","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143459095","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}