Songs of Freedom: That Year at Manikoil
by Prh
SKU 9780143454267
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Rs. 250.00
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Original price
Rs. 250.00
Original price
Rs. 250.00
Rs. 250.00
Rs. 250.00
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Rs. 250.00
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Rs. 250.00
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- Age: 10+
- Genre: Middle‑grade historical fiction
- Summary: The story unfolds in 1944, during the turmoil of World War II as Japanese forces advance toward British India. Rajalakshmi (“Raji”), a ten-year-old girl, is sent with her mother and sister to her grandparents' home in the fictional village of Manikoil, Tamil Nadu, for safety. Amid wartime displacement affecting families from Burma and Malaya, Raji grapples with feelings of being an outsider—both among locals and newcomers. She befriends Ilavarasi, another displaced child. The narrative weaves together themes of belonging, resilience, the impact of war on civilians, and personal growth—highlighting how even young hearts are touched by political upheaval