The Line

A powerful story about Partition, with a hopeful message
at its heart.
"I would draw lines that would lasso us to our neighbours
and keep us close for all time. I would draw lines that made us feel
safe together."


When a line divides the country of India, a little girl and her
family are forced to leave their home. On her journey, the girl
thinks about what she would do differently if she was in
charge of a line with so much power.


She would draw lines that brought people together, despite their
differences. Her lines would make people friends. Her lines would
make the world a better place.





Bringing together award-winning Indian author, Swapna Haddow,
with British-Pakistani illustrator, Farah Shah, representing both
sides of Partition

The hopeful message of the story and warmth of the illustrations
handle the subject matter with care, suitable for a young audience


Based around a historic event, but with important themes that
are still very relevant today

Includes a spread at the back of the book with facts about
the Partition of India