A Dangerous Crossing: 1 - Softcover

'I now understand the Syrian refugee crisis like never before. I walked in young Ghalib's fresh white runners from the refugee camp, I was thrown back by the bomb blast that hit his town, I wept his tears, felt his frustration and anger. There's nothing like a great novel to make the world come alive. An important book, a necessary book, but above all, a brilliantly told story.' - Sarah Webb, author and children's books commentator; 'Jane Mitchell's treatment of this topical and serious issue is sensitive and well-researched, drawing from true accounts and paying tribute to real Syrian children who have tragically been victims of the war. The result is a captivating, beautifully written book celebrating the bonds of family and friendship formed and strengthened by terrible circumstances.' - Scottish Book Trust; 'A very fine and gripping portrayal of one family's journey from their homeland into an uncertain future' - School Library Association July 2017; 'Emotional and revealing ... A difficult story handled with sensitivity and insight' - Lancashire Post; 'What makes A Dangerous Crossing such a powerful experience is the way in which it explores the plight of many, through the unique story of one family... By tracing the routes of many refugees, and hearing their stories, Mitchell creates a real sense of place. This produces not only a fascinating insight on Syrian refugees endorsed by Amnesty international, but also a darn good (and dare one say entertaining) adventure story.' - Emily Elphinstone, No More Workhorse; 'A Dangerous Crossing is an absolute triumph. Beautifully written from the heart & a poignant story. Highly recommend.' - Elizabeth Rose Murray, author of the Book of Learning trilogy; 'We need to have empathy during this crisis and understand where and what these people are escaping from. Jane Mitchell has crafted not only a beautiful book, but a sort of manifesto for young people about the refugee crisis, to fully understand the extent of what's occurring. It is my hope that it gets the media coverage and readership that it deserves for more reasons than I have paper to list them on. It is extremely timely and densely political, but beautiful nonetheless.' - teen reviewer on Gobblefunked; 'A timely and stark insight into the plight of Syrian refugees ... In spite of the tragic circumstances that propel the narrative, the story has an ultimately hopeful and redemptive quality ... a compelling story.' - Inis, the magazine of Children's Books Ireland

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.