Written By: Jamila Gavin
This book is set amid the chaos of the First World War. Told through the lives of three young people, the story explores how war reshapes innocence, belonging and belief. Lottery, a Belgian farm girl, lives under the fear of both an abusive home and an invading army. Ernst, a German teenage soldier, has been hardened too early by strict military discipline. Khudadad Khan, an Indian sepoy fighting for the British Empire, carries faith and courage into a war that is not truly his own. Though separated by nationality and circumstance, all three lives are connected by the Walnut Tree—a silent witness that offers shelter, memory and fragile hope. Rather than focussing on battlefield heroics, the novel speaks through hunger, fear, kindness and quiet moments of humanity.
Published By: Farshore Books | www.harpercollins.co.in
Recommended Age: 10+ years
Price: ₹250
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