Evie and Maryam’s Family Tree
Janeen Hayat
8-12
The evocative and moving story of two very different girls in contemporary London who discover a family connection stretching back over 100 years before in the faraway country of India, at a tumultous time in its history; friendships spanning the centuries.
Key themes: Friendship, Empathy, History, Family, Colonial India, Racial prejudice, Belonging, Social class, Bullying, Connections
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Winner of the Waterstones Best Book for Younger Readers Prize 2026!
Read for Empathy 2026 Collection Choice
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