The Moon from Dehradun: A Story of Partition
Shirin Shamsi
In 1947, during the Partition of India, Azra’s family flees its home in fear. They leave the house where the family has lived for generations and travel by train. Azra knows that her doll, Gurya, will remain with her wherever they go. The picture book follows a child and her family during a hurried departure shaped by Partition. Its back matter includes maps, and the story is accompanied by digital illustrations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
