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Borders of Fire

The Story of India's Partition For Teens

By: Brian Thomas

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Paperback | 2 November 2025

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148 Pages

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20.3 x 12.7 x 0.81

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The division of India in 1947 was more than a political decision-it was one of the largest and most devastating human migrations in history. As borders were hastily drawn, millions of ordinary people found their homes suddenly on the "wrong" side of a line on a map. Families fled in fear, communities that had lived side by side for centuries fractured overnight, and trains packed with refugees rolled across the subcontinent, many never reaching their destination. Between one and two million lives were lost, and countless more were forever changed.

This book tells the story of how a land was divided and how that division left deep scars that continue to shape South Asia today. From the political battles of leaders like Gandhi, Nehru, and Jinnah, to the personal testimonies of survivors who carried both heartbreak and resilience, it reveals the human cost of rushed decisions and the dangers of division and hate. It also explores the acts of courage, kindness, and solidarity that shone through even in the darkest hours.

Both a history and a reminder, it invites readers to reflect on the fragile balance between conflict and coexistence-and why the memory of 1947 still matters for the world we live in now.

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