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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
1096
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a children’s historical non-fiction collection that brings to life the everyday courage, dreams, and resilience of young people during a pivotal era in India’s past. Spanning eight distinct stories across diverse places, the collection invites curious readers to see how everyday life was shaped by a nation’s struggle for freedom. The tone is respectful, hopeful, and quietly adventurous, designed for readers who enjoy learning through personal glimpses into history.
Each story follows a young observer in settings across India—from Calcutta to Tanjore, from Ranchi to Mizoram—showing how children’s day-to-day lives and aspirations intersected with a larger national movement. The writing is accessible to middle-grade readers, offering authentic details about culture, language, and daily life while weaving in the historical context that helps young readers understand why these moments mattered. Readers move through the collection by following separate narratives, each offering a complete arc while collectively highlighting shared themes of courage, community, and hope.
For learners, this set provides a clear pathway to historical thinking and cultural awareness. Concepts such as resilience during social change, community participation, and the geography of a diverse nation are embedded in engaging, age-appropriate storytelling. The experience feels approachable and meaningful, encouraging discussion at home or in the classroom and inviting readers to connect these past moments to their own lives.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of history’s reach and a connection to the young peers who lived through these changes. The collection builds curiosity about the past, confidence in understanding complex ideas, and a lasting sense of how individual acts can contribute to a larger story of freedom and community.
Product Details
Author
Various
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
1096
Language
English
SKU
9780143464136
ISBN
9780143464136
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
12.7x8.13x19.69cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 1,699
₹ 1,445
₹ 254 Off