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In 1939, twelve-year-old Neela meets a young freedom fighter at her sister's wedding and soon after must rely on his help when her father fails to return home from a march in Calcutta against British occupation. Neela, a girl from a wealthy family, is torn between her duty to her family and her growing sense of nationalism. As the war intensifies, Neela's perspective on the situation begins to shift, leading her to question her previous allegiance to her father and the British government. The story explores themes of nationalism, gender roles, and the complexities of growing up in a time of political upheaval.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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