Shahana: Through My Eyes

Shahana lives alone with her young brother in the shadow of the Line of Control, the border patrolled by Pakistani and Indian soldiers that divides Kashmir in two. Life is hard, but Shahana ekes out a living with her beautiful embroidery. The she finds a boy lying unconscious near the border. Zahid is from across the Line of Control, and Shahana takes a terrible risk by sheltering him. But how can she give Zahid up to the authorities when she knows he’ll be imprisoned – or worse?

A moving story of one child’s life in the conflict zone of Kashmir, written by Rosanne Hawke.

Part of the absorbing?Through My Eyes?series, which provides insight into the problems and difficulties experienced by children in disaster stricken areas, war zones and other terrifying places around the world.