Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description: The Songs of Freedom series follows children in India during the independence struggle. In October 1947, Jammu and Kashmir stands at a crossroads as the Maharaja resists joining either India or Pakistan, hoping to preserve the kingdom's independence. Suddenly, violent incursions from the northwest—backed by Pakistan—sweep through the region, leaving cities devastated. As panic sets in and friends flee, Zooni and other residents of Baramulla face difficult choices about trust and allegiance. Amidst the chaos, a group of courageous youths, including Zooni's cousin Maqbool Sherwani, vow to defend their homeland. Yet as the threat grows with armed invaders advancing, Zooni desperately searches for safety—only to uncover a secret that casts an even darker shadow over her world.