
Escape from the Child Snatchers
Sufiya Ahmed
£7.99
Description
From Sufiya Ahmed, winner of the Best Children’s Crime Novel for Children, comes a fast-paced historical fiction adventure following two Indian boys on a rescue mission in Victorian London.
1865, India. Humza and his friend Ranj set off on a daring quest to find Humza’s missing brother, Dani, in London.
After a terrifying journey, they are welcomed by a seemingly kind Englishman who leads them to an inn. There, Daisy, the innkeeper’s daughter, warns them – they’ve been captured by the notorious child snatcher!
Can Humza and Ranj escape his clutches and find Dani?
‘Moving, action-packed and unforgettable’ Hiba Noor Khan
Cover illustration by Elisa Paganelli
Publisher Review
Young readers will find a galloping adventure story...likely to be devoured in a single sitting -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph * Moving, action-packed and unforgettable -- Hiba Noor Khan An original, fresh, rip-roaring, exciting, immersive historical adventure full of action, peril, and meticulously researched details -- Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter Boy A gripping historical tale with likeable protagonists, sinister villains and an action-packed plot * BookTrust * A fast-paced, empathetic adventure combining history, family, power and the strength of using our voices -- Blogger * Check 'Em Out Books *
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