Synopsis
Child of the Divide
Published by Methuen
3 Male 2 Female
When his fingers slip away from his father's hand, one boy's destiny changes forever
In the chaos of border crossing between India and the newly formed Pakistan, a small boy called Pali suddenly finds himself lost and alone
Taken in to a Muslim family he is given a new name, and a new faith Islam
In his changed world, he learns to find love and forge friendships in the most unexpected of places
Seven years later fate reunites him with his Hindu roots
He must decide if he is the boy he was born
The boy he has been brought up to be
Or simply a Child of the Divide
Suitable for both adults and children, this is a gripping and vitally relevant story of love and loss, friendship and belonging
REVIEWS
"It really was one of the best plays I've ever seen The play taught me how important family is. It also taught me that everyone matters" ~ Year 4 pupil, The Priory School, London