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In 1947 India, during the tumultuous partition, twelve-year-old Nisha, half-Muslim, half-Hindu, is torn from her home. Forced to flee to India with her family, Nisha chronicles her arduous journey and the search for belonging in a divided land. Told through heartfelt letters to her deceased mother, “The Night Diary” (ISBN: 9780735228528) by Veera Hiranandani is a 2019 Newbery Honor Book exploring themes of displacement, identity, and hope amidst chaos. A poignant story for all ages.
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Rahul Choudhary –
Incredibly moving and poignant. A must-read. It will stick with you long after you finish it.
Amaan Iqbal –
Well written and moving. A must-read for anyone interested in Indian history.
Soumyajit Mukherjee –
I enjoyed reading this book. I was able to read it with my daughter, and we have a lot to discuss.
Piyush Ojha –
This book is an unforgettable journey! I am so happy I picked this book up.
Chhavi Karn –
Such a beautiful book! I was so invested in Nisha’s journey.
Prerna Sharma –
An okay read. I thought it was quite boring and uninspired.
Vaibhav Singh –
This book opened my eyes to the Partition. A little slow at times, but overall very moving.
Rohit –
I didn’t know much about the partition. It felt slow at times, but it kept me engaged.
Ayushi Agarwal –
I loved learning about the partition through Nisha’s eyes. A great book for young readers and adults.
Anant Srivastava –
My daughter and I had to read this for bookclub. Very moving, well-written, and well-researched.
Megha Sapra –
A poignant story, beautifully written. Nisha’s voice is so authentic. The ending felt a little rushed, though.
Jayant Sangra –
I struggled to connect with the characters. The historical context was interesting, but the story fell flat for me.
Puneet Raj –
This book is okay. I didn’t connect much with the characters, and found it quite boring.
Kanishka –
My daughter and I read it together. Great for sparking important conversations about history and empathy.
Adarsh Sirmour –
The diary format was engaging. I learned a lot, but found the plot predictable.
Sahil Patel –
I thought it was an interesting look into a difficult moment in history, but a bit too simplified.
Vijay Kumar –
A powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict. Very thought-provoking.
Akshay Jain –
Heartbreaking and hopeful. Nisha’s resilience is inspiring. Highly recommend.