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
Shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2026
Read for Empathy 2026 Collection Choice
Evie and Maryam's Family Tree Discussion Questions
