{"product_id":"caught-in-the-crossfire","title":"Caught in the Crossfire (Chronicles of Courage): A Novel of the Bangladesh War of 1971 By Lesley D. Biswas","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA RIVETING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING MIDDLE-GRADE HISTORICAL NOVEL ABOUT FRIENDSHIP, COURAGE, AND RESILIENCE AMID THE TURMOIL OF THE 1971 WAR.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAges 9 and up. Dhiman is thrilled when he gets to meet Ruhul, a refugee who has fled from East Pakistan. While he and his classmates are initially buzzing with the naive excitement of looming conflict, Ruhul’s friendship gives Dhiman a profound, deeply personal insight into the realities of the crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSoon, however, the war hits devastatingly close to home when Dhiman’s journalist father mysteriously disappears across the border to cover the frontline events. Amid rising tensions and a family crisis at home involving his mother, aunt, and uncle, Dhiman finds himself turning to the one person who truly understands the gravity of the situation: Ruhul. Together, the two boys embark on a daring journey to search for Dhiman’s missing father in a neighboring land already torn apart by war. Part of the acclaimed \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"514\"\u003eChronicles of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e series—which explores defining post-independence moments that shaped the nation—award-winning author Lesley D. Biswas delivers a vivid, emotionally resonant depiction of a society in transition and a young boy finding his true bravery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcclaimed Series:\u003c\/b\u003e Part of the powerful \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eChronicles of Courage\u003c\/i\u003e collection highlighting defining moments in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAward-Winning Authorship:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by acclaimed author Lesley D. Biswas, known for bringing complex historical events to life for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfound Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores courage, empathy, refugee experiences, family dynamics, and the human cost of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Young Reader Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e A must-have for middle-grade readers (ages 9+), history enthusiasts, and school libraries looking for impactful historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDiscover a powerful story of courage and survival. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eCaught in the Crossfire\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52634069270811,"sku":null,"price":254.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81yJ8a98qEL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784622913","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/caught-in-the-crossfire","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}