Book details

India Dark

Kirsty Murray

Published in

2010

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Description

Madras 1910. A troupe of child performers are stranded, having staged a strike against their manager. Their fate now depends on the outcome of a court case, and an alliance with gentlemen of the British Raj. Based on a true story, India Dark recreates shifting friendships and loyalties and the clash of innocence versus experience.

Age

11-12

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

326 pages

Book in series

#1

Why to read

Offers a glimpse into early 20th-century colonial India
Explores the complexities of adolescence
Based on a true story, providing historical insights
Addresses themes of exploitation and resilience