It's 1942 in India and there are struggles both external and internal. On the one hand there is resistance against the British who control their land. With World War II going on, many feel that it is the best time to make a change. But there are also issues within the country both between Muslims and Hindus and as a result of the caste system.
Anjali is stuck in the middle of all of it. At first she is resentful of her mother's decision to join the freedom fighters and follow Ghandi's teaching. But she soon starts to realize the depth of injustice and seeks to use ahimsa, non violent protests, to be the change.
A good historical fiction about a time period many middle school readers will not be familiar with.
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