A Dangerous Crossing by Jane Mitchell
One boy's flight out of Syria. Based on the experiences of real Syrian families. Ghalib doesn’t want to leave his home, but Syria has become too dangerous, and his family has no choice but to flee. Together they start out on a terrible journey that leads them through dark and dangerous places. They come under fire; they are fleeced by illegal border-breakers; they experience the wretched and hopeless life of a refugee camp. And they still have to face the perils of a voyage in a boat that is far from seaworthy. Based on the experiences of real Syrian families, A Dangerous Crossing is a story of bravery and solidarity in the face of despair.This heartbreaking story depicts the reality of fleeing war, as told by a 13-year-old boyNot only is her story told with compassion and understanding, it is also a timely and vital read. Deserving of a place on every school reading list.
* Booktrust UK *Jane Mitchell has written several books for children and young people. Her first novel, When Stars Stop Spinning, was Bisto Book of the Year, and her more recent Chalkline won not only a CBI Merit award but also the Children's Choice award. She works in disability provision in Ireland and travels widely, including recently to the refugee camp in Calais.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781910411582 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910411582 |
| Title | A Dangerous Crossing |
| Author | Jane Mitchell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little Island |
| Year published | 2017-02-23 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year Awards 2018, Short-listed for Children's Book of the Year - Irish Book Awards 2017 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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