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Amil and the After

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A hopeful and heartwarming story about finding joy after tragedy, Amil and the After is a companion to the beloved and award-winning Newbery Honor novel The Night Diary, by acclaimed author Veera Hiranandani

At the turn of the new year in 1948, Amil and his family are trying to make a home in India, now independent of British rule.

Both Muslim and Hindu, twelve-year-old Amil is not sure what home means anymore. The memory of the long and difficult journey from their hometown in what is now Pakistan lives with him. And despite having an apartment in Bombay to live in and a school to attend, life in India feels uncertain.

Nisha, his twin sister, suggests that Amil begin to tell his story through drawings meant for their mother, who died when they were just babies. Through Amil, readers witness the unwavering spirit of a young boy trying to make sense of a chaotic world, and find hope for himself and a newly reborn nation.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Violet ★★★★★

I was bracing for a heavy read given the tragedy mentioned, but the way hope weaves through the story genuinely surprised me. This signed copy feels special, like holding a piece of the author's own heart.

Adam ★★★★★

The signed copy arrived in perfect condition, and my son was thrilled to see the actual signature on the title page. We finished it in three nights, and the way it handles grief without losing hope hit us both harder than expected.

Daniel ★★★★★

My daughter and I read the first book together, so this companion felt like revisiting old friends, and the signed copy made it feel extra special. The story handles grief without getting heavy, which I appreciated as a parent reading it aloud at bedtime.