The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani | Historical Fiction for Young Readers

*The Night Diary* by Veera Hiranandani is a moving historical fiction novel set during the Partition of India in 1947. Told through diary entries, the story follows twelve-year-old Nisha as her family is forced to leave their home and begin a difficult journey during a time of tremendous political and social upheaval.

As Nisha travels with her family, she writes letters to her late mother, sharing her fears, questions, hopes, and experiences. Through her perspective, readers experience the uncertainty of migration and the challenges faced by families divided by the Partition.

The novel explores important themes of **family, identity, religion, displacement, friendship, courage, and belonging**, making it an accessible and emotional introduction to this important period in South Asian history.

### Why Read *The Night Diary*?

????????? Learn about the Partition of India through a personal story

????????? Explore themes of family and identity

????????? Understand the experience of migration and displacement

????????? Discover a young person’s perspective on historical events

????????? Explore courage, friendship, and belonging

????????? Ideal for young readers and adults interested in South Asian history