{"product_id":"the-runaway-boy","title":"The Runaway Boy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Runaway Boy (Chandal Jibon Trilogy - Book 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Manoranjan Byapari is the opening novel in a semi-autobiographical trilogy that traces the life of a young refugee in post-Partition India. Beginning in East Pakistan and continuing in a refugee camp in West Bengal, the story follows Jibon, a Dalit boy whose determination to help his struggling family leads him to run away to Calcutta. Blending personal experience with historical context, the novel offers a moving portrayal of survival, migration, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of a newly independent India, the book explores the realities faced by displaced communities as they navigate poverty, social inequality, and communal tensions. Through Jibon's journey, readers gain an intimate perspective on the challenges of growing up amid hardship while holding onto hope for a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins with Jibon's family fleeing East Pakistan and seeking refuge in West Bengal, where they endure difficult conditions in a refugee camp. Persistent hunger, limited opportunities, and the hardships experienced by dispossessed families shape Jibon's childhood and his understanding of the world around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he is just thirteen, Jibon leaves for Calcutta believing the city offers a chance to earn enough to support his family. His journey through an unfamiliar world reveals the realities of life in a nation confronting the lasting effects of Partition, communalism, and deep social and economic inequalities. As the first book in the \u003cstrong\u003eChandal Jibon Trilogy\u003c\/strong\u003e, the novel lays the foundation for Jibon's remarkable life story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA semi-autobiographical story set in East Pakistan and West Bengal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJibon's experiences as a young Dalit refugee after Partition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife inside a refugee camp and the struggle against poverty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA young boy's journey to Calcutta in search of work and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe social realities of a newly independent India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of communalism and economic inequality on everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe opening chapter of the Chandal Jibon Trilogy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of literary fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in Partition and refugee narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring Dalit literature and social history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of semi-autobiographical novels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Runaway Boy (Chandal Jibon Trilogy - Book 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e combines personal storytelling with historical insight to present a compelling account of displacement, resilience, and hope. Readers interested in literary fiction rooted in lived experience will find an engaging introduction to Jibon's extraordinary journey and the wider social realities of post-independence India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manoranjan Byapari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534065881363,"sku":"BY36.109","price":560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/the-runaway-boy","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}