Nisha is a twelve-year-old girl who lives with her twin brother, her father, and her grandmother in India in 1947. Her Muslim mother died during childbirth, and Nisha writes letters to her in her diary every night. When the family must leave their home for their own safety, they embark on a long and dangerous journey towards freedom and a new life.
Have students identify their favorite quote or scene in The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani and make a text connection.
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Favorite Quote from The Night Diaryby Veera Hiranandani
This is one of my favorite quotes for many reasons. First, it shows the innocence of a child during a very dangerous time. Second, it shows how much Nisha wants to have a friend in her life. Finally, this quote simply states that just because people practice different religions, they should still be able to be friends. This part of the book is so sweet and simple, yet has a great deal of meaning behind it.
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Maybe if Papa finds out and her parents find out, they will see that we're just two lonely girls who want to be friends. How could a friendship be dangerous?