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A DANGEROUS CROSSING

Jane Mitchell

A story of bravery and solidarity, family and friendship, based on the experiences of real Syrian refugees.
Ghalib doesn't want to leave his home. But Syria has become too dangerous, and his family ha sno choice but to flee.

This beautifully written and fast-paced novel follows Ghalib and his parents, brother, sister and grandmother, as they flee, coming under fire, encountering illegal border-breakers, experiencing life in a refugee camp, and ultimately braving a voyage in a boat that is far from seaworthy.
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Published 2017-02-01 by Little Island Books

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Shortlisted for the Children's Book of The Year at the Irish Book Awards 2017

Endorsed by Amnesty International

I now understand the Syrian refugee crisis like never before. I walked in young Ghalib's fresh white runners from the refuge camp, I was thrown back by the bomb blast that hit his town, I wept his tears, felt his frustration and anger. An important book, a necessary book, but above all, a brilliantly told story. -- Sarah Webb, author and reviewer

Brazil: FTD Editora; USA: Lerner;

Shortlisted for the CBI Book of the Year Awards 2018