The Line

Author(s): Haddow, Swapna
Binding: Paperback,
Date of Publication: 02/07/2026,
Pagination: 32 pages,
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780702328848,
Description:

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