Summary
A powerful new story by multi-prize-winning author Bali Rai.
An epic tale of love, war and rebellion. Can the ghosts of the past change the future of the citizens of Amritsar…?
It’s 1919 and Amritsar is a city on the brink of rebellion. Riots, violence and tension spill onto the streets…
Bissen Singh fought bravely for the British Empire during World War One. Now he waits patiently for news from England.
Gurdial, a young orphan, is desperate to marry Sohni, the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552556019 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0552556017 |
| Author: | Bali Rai |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Corgi Childrens |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 3 May 2010 |
| Weight: | 276g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 130mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Heart-rending tale from a talented author
Heart-rending tale from a talented author – Amanda Craig * The Times *
One of the most beautiful novels of the season. This is a powerful story of love and friendship set against a backdrop of war and revolution in Amritsar in 1919 * The Bookseller *
Bali Rai has deep understanding of the conflicting cultures he depicts, and is a skilful and beguiling storyteller. His novel works admirably on several levels. Although two of his three chosen lives are fated to end sadly, the story as a whole is impressive, enjoyable and enlightening * Books For Keeps *
About The Author
Bali Rai
Bali Rai is the author of multiple young adult novels, including the award-winning (un)arrangedmarriage, which received the Angus Book Award and the Leicester Book of the Year. Rani and Sukh and The Whisper were both shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Bali also writes the Soccer Squad series for younger readers. He was born in Leicester, where he currently lives and writes full-time, and frequently visits schools to discuss his books.
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