Discover more books

The Line

By Swapna Haddow

Adjectives

poignant hopeful thought-provoking heartwarming

Genres

Historical Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

When a line divides India, a young girl and her family must leave their home. As they journey, she imagines drawing lines that unite people, fostering friendship and safety. This poignant tale addresses the Partition of India with warmth and hope, making complex history accessible to young readers.

About the author

Swapna Haddow is a brilliant children’s author who loves writing funny and adventurous stories. She is best known for her hilarious Dave Pigeon books, where pigeons go on wild and silly escapades. Swapna enjoys making readers laugh and believes stories can take you anywhere, especially with a pigeon or two along for the ride!

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2026

Celebrate every book your child reads

Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.

Pageticker

Ready to get started?

Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book