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Escape from Amritsar

Name: Escape from Amritsar
ISBN: 9781801997720

By Bali Rai

After a massacre, a brave boy must outwit soldiers and bandits to save his falsely accused father.

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Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure

What is Escape from Amritsar about?

In 1919 Amritsar, 12-year-old Arjan Singh's father is falsely accused of serious crimes amidst escalating tensions between locals and British colonial rulers. Following a brutal massacre and under strict curfew, Arjan embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue his father, navigating armed soldiers, martial law, and treacherous bandits. Will he succeed before time runs out?

About the author

Bali Rai is a popular British author who loves writing exciting stories for young people. He is best known for his book 'The Crew' and enjoys exploring different cultures and adventures in his books. Bali hopes to inspire children to enjoy reading and to discover new worlds through the power of stories.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2025

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