Under Fire

Name: Under Fire
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781801995627
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By Sufiya Ahmed

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Join 12-year-old Anglo-Indian boy Hasan in 1943, after his family's life in Coventry is upturned during the Blitz and his parents send him to live with his grandpa in Calcutta. When he reaches India, Hasan is quickly introduced to a world of inequality, secrets and codebreaking.... Read More

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An exciting and heartfelt adventure that follows Hasan, a 12-year-old Anglo-Indian boy who travels to India after his family's life is upturned during World War II. Hasan is sent to live with his grandpa, where he discovers new friends and learns about fighting for freedom. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, and those looking for diverse historical fiction.

Description

Join 12-year-old Anglo-Indian boy Hasan in 1943, after his family's life in Coventry is upturned during the Blitz and his parents send him to live with his grandpa in Calcutta.

When he reaches India, Hasan is quickly introduced to a world of inequality, secrets and codebreaking. After befriending a strong-minded girl named Jaya, the pair soon decide to stand up for what they believe is right: fighting for freedom.

An exciting and heartfelt WW2 adventure featuring an engaging, brave and determined preteen, from the brilliant author of the Rosie Raja series. Follow Hasan as he uncovers more about war, injustice and secret messages. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Emma Carroll, and those looking for diverse historical fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801995627

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Education

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 152g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Sufiya Ahmed Young Adult

About the Author

Sufiya Ahmed worked in advertising and in the House of Commons before becoming a full-time author. In 2010 she set up the BIBI Foundation, which arranges visits to the Houses of Parliament for children from underprivileged backgrounds. Sufiya has written several children’s books including My Story: Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan, the Rosie Raja series set in World War II and Under the Great Plum Tree, which was longlisted for the UK Literacy Association Book Awards.