The salt thief : Gandhi's heroic march to freedom / Neal Bascomb ; illustrations by Mithil Thaker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bascomb, Neal, author.

Contributor:

Thaker, Mithil, illustrator.

Award Winning and Notable Children's and Young Adult Books (University of Pennsylvania)

Series:

True stories in focus

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948--Juvenile literature.

Gandhi.

Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948.

Salt--Political aspects--India--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.

Salt.

Statesmen--India--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Statesmen.

Pacifists--India--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Pacifists.

India--History--British occupation, 1765-1947--Juvenile literature.

India.

India--History--Autonomy and independence movements--Juvenile literature.

Salt--Political aspects--India--History--20th century.

India--History--British occupation, 1765-1947.

India--History--Autonomy and independence movements.

Autonomy and independence movements.

Genre:

Young adult nonfiction.

Juvenile works.

Biographies.

History.

Literature.

Physical Description:

231 pages illustrations 22 cm

illustrations.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Scholastic Focus, 2024.

Summary:

"Author Neal Bascomb chronicles Gandhi's arguably most famous, and effective, campaign in his fight for India's independence: the Salt March. This campaign would kickstart the first and biggest nonviolent protest movement the world had ever seen, making history"-- Provided by publisher.

"The dramatic story of Gandhi and India's long march to freedom by award-winning author Neal Bascomb.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future.In 1930, the Indian people, long ruled by their British occupiers, were at a breaking point. No more could many stand the terrible demands of colonial rule. At this pivotal moment, Mohandas Gandhi, who had suffered firsthand for decades the cruelty of his oppressors, saw an opportunity to win his people's freedom. And so, Gandhi led a small band of his followers on a grueling march from his ashram in western India to the Arabian Sea. After 24 days and 241 miles under a withering sun, the marchers arrived on the Dandi seashore. There, Gandhi scooped up a handful of salt to protest the much-hated British salt tax, demonstrating to the world the injustice of Britain's yoke and setting the stage for a popular national uprising.In the dramatic months that followed, Gandhi led acts of nonviolent resistance against the British Raj across the country that would eventually culminate in a brutal crackdown. But Gandhi and those who bravely stood with him faced arrest, beatings, and even bullets without ever raising a hand in retaliation.These events inspired India to demand its liberty from Britain, awakened the world to a movement that would forever change the course of history, and inspired generations of freedom fighters all over the globe.Award-winning author Neal Bascomb chronicles what was arguably Gandhi's most notable campaign in his struggle for India's independence. His focus on nonviolent protest and revolutionary action introduces young readers to a pivotal historical moment with timely implications for today's world"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-231) and index.

Other Format:

Online version Bascomb, Neal The salt thief

ISBN:

9781338701999

1338701991

OCLC:

1411031727