A powerful, urgent middle-grade novel about migration, identity, and the courage it takes to fight for freedom — from Emmy Award–winning journalist and activist Ruchira Gupta.
When twelve-year-old Amara flees violence in her home country and makes the dangerous journey to the US border, she must navigate an immigration system that seems designed to break her. But Amara refuses to give up — not on her family, not on herself, and not on the dream of a life where she belongs.
Searing, important, and ultimately full of hope, The Freedom Seeker introduces young readers to one of the defining humanitarian questions of our time — through the eyes of a brave, unforgettable child.
Praise
"At once maddening and heartbreaking, The Freedom Seeker shows young readers there is also hope." — Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
About the author
Ruchira Gupta is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, author, and activist. She is the founder of Apne Aap Women Worldwide, an anti-trafficking organisation working with vulnerable women and girls in India, and has been recognised internationally for her decades of work on human rights, gender, and migration. She has reported for the BBC, NBC, and other major outlets, and has won India's Padma Shri among many other honours.
Perfect for readers aged 10+
Ideal for young readers who loved Refugee by Alan Gratz, The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani, and Front Desk by Kelly Yang — stories that open hearts and minds to the courage of children on the move.
