The Train to Tanjore (Series: Songs of Freedom)

Set in Tanjore during the tumultuous year of 1942, the story follows Thambi, a young boy whose mundane life is disrupted by the Quit India movement. As protests erupt and the town's train station is vandalized, Thambi grapples with the excitement of new experiences and the harsh realities of political upheaval. Inspired by the quest for a free India and his dreams of becoming an engineer, he must summon the courage to stand up for his beliefs, risking everything he cherishes. This narrative highlights the impact of independence on children's lives across India.