'An intensely powerful story about friendship unfairness cruelty and love from a brave new
voice. Heartbreaking touching and thought-provoking' SANTA MONTEFIORE 'As heartwarming as
it is heartbreaking love hope and family never leave this epic tale which becomes one of
escape and redemption. Stunning and powerful' JANICE HALLETT "The young boys walked right
through the fireflies bathed in the warm blinking light. Lalloo tried to catch them between
his palms but they were elusive flying away or quickly going dark and invisible." Even in
the darkest moments there is light to be found. On the night that Lalloo's brother is
murdered a large yellow moon hangs low in the sky above the family's small hut on the
outskirts of Lahore. Abandoned far from home only hours later seven-year-old Lalloo will not
see them again for a very long time. Unable to escape the memory of that night Lalloo's
parents and sisters remain trapped at the brickyard the kiln chimney churning black smoke into
the sky as they slave brick by brick to pay off their debts. Now that he is older Lalloo
saves every rupee he earns in the city in the hope that he might one day be able to rescue his
family. Yet as he falls in love with a girl he thought he'd lost forever he realises that
their freedom will only come with unimaginable sacrifice. And as the fireflies dance overhead
Lalloo must finally choose his own destiny... Inspired by a true story this mesmerising
debut novel of love family resilience and redemption will appeal to fans of modern classics
The Kite Runner and The Beekeeper of Aleppo. ** More praise for When the Fireflies Dance **
'A beautiful evocative heart-wrenching novel of love courage and strength in the face of
unthinkable adversity. A stunning eye-opening moving novel with the power to transform a
reader's view of the world' RAJASREE VARIYAR 'A bold beautiful novel that sweeps you away in
an evocative story of family secrets sacrifice and redemption. I read this in three breathless
gulps and if you enjoyed The Beekeeper of Aleppo or The Kite Runner you're going to love it.
A page-turning heart-pounding thrill of a book full of truth and insight and hope' WIZ
WHARTON 'Deeply evocative and totally transporting a story that will really stay with me'
SAMUEL BURR 'A beautiful novel. Lalloo's story is evocative heartbreaking and full of hope.
I loved it' CHARLOTTE LEVIN 'Thought-provoking and heartbreaking. Aisha Hassan's gift for
storytelling makes this a beautiful and poignant read' MARJAN KAMALI
