City of Ghosts
  • Published: 3 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9780552556019
  • Imprint: Corgi Childrens
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $19.99

City of Ghosts

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1 Sep 2010
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3 May 2010
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A powerful new story by mulit-prize-winning author Bali Rai. An epic tale of love, war and rebellion. Can the ghosts of the past change the future of the citizens of Amritsar . . . ?

It's 1919 and Amritsar is a city on the brink of rebellion. Riots, violence and tension spill onto the streets . . .

Bissen Singh fought bravely for the British Empire during World War One. Now he waits patiently for news from England.

Gurdial, a young orphan, is desperate to marry Sohni, the daughter of a rich and evil man.

And Jeevan, Gurdial's oldest friend, is swept up in the revolution and changing beyond all recognition.

Bissen, Gurdial and Jeevan are looking to the future whilst trying to escape ghosts from the past. But as the fight for Amritsar reaches a terrifying climax, their lives will be changed for ever.

An epic story of love and life, war and death from multi-award-winning author Bali Rai.
  • Published: 3 May 2010
  • ISBN: 9780552556019
  • Imprint: Corgi Childrens
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $19.99
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About the author

Bali Rai

Bali Rai's first novel for young adults, (un)arranged marriage, created a huge amount of interest and won many awards, including the Angus Book Award and the Leicester Book of the Year. It was also shortlisted for the prestigious Branford Boase first novel award. Rani and Sukh and The Whisper were both shortlisted for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. Bali is also the author of the hugely popular Soccer Squad series for younger readers.
Bali was born in Leicester where he still lives, writing full-time and visiting schools to talk about his books. You can visit him at www.balirai.co.uk

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Praise for City of Ghosts

Heart-rending tale from a talented author

Amanda Craig, The Times

One of the most beautiful novels of the season. This is a powerful story of love and friendship set against a backdrop of war and revolution in Amritsar in 1919

The Bookseller

Bali Rai has deep understanding of the conflicting cultures he depicts, and is a skilful and beguiling storyteller. His novel works admirably on several levels. Although two of his three chosen lives are fated to end sadly, the story as a whole is impressive, enjoyable and enlightening

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