India Dark
No. of pages 352
Published: 2012
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 352 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2012 by Templar Publishing .
Kirsty Murray has worked as an author, editor, painter, archivist. This is her first book for children.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Young People's History Award
This book was recognised by the Young People's History Award.
NSW Premier's History Award
This book was recognised by the Nsw Premier's History Award.
India Dark is a classy and absorbing novel and one of those rare youth fiction books that hold their own even when set against works for adults. * South China Morning Post *
'a rich evocative novel full of historical adventure ... the book is made all the more fascinating as events are based on a true story' -- Vanessa Lewis * Bookseller *
'This is a rich and sastifying read which investigates the shifting nature of truths as the Lilliputians revolt against tyranny and fight for their rights.' -- The SL
'Superbly written ... the use of two narrators allows for a fascinating and sophisticated examination of the book's major themes, the loss of innocence and the nature of truth.' * Children's Books Ireland *