A Dangerous Crossing

"This heartbreaking story depicts the reality of fleeing war, as told by a 13-year-old boy. Not 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

"An important book that deserves to be read in every home and classroom in Ireland"

-- Sarah Webb

"A rich cast of characters and some excellent, taut writing"

-- Books for Keeps

"A timely and stark insight"

-- Children's Books Ireland

"A perceptive portrayal of the Syrian conflict and its decimation of its citizens' lives"

-- The Bookbag

"A small window into the lives of many children who have no chance of a normal childhood and must act as adults to survive daily"

-- Reading Zone

"Mitchell pens a vivid narrative of the displacement, loss, and sheer bravery of Syrian children traversing land and sea, surviving bullets, bombs, and the tumultuous Mediterranean to begin a new life."

-- Kirkus Reviews (for the US edition, 'Without Refuge')

"Mitchell weaves a tale strife with the humanities of pain, joy, family, dreams, youth, age, desperation, emotion, and culture."

-- Emilee Bell, Brigham Young University (for the US edition, 'Without Refuge')

"An eye-opening look into the Syrian Civil War and refugee crisis, told from the unique perspective of a teenage boy"

-- 9-year-old reviewer, LitPick (for the US edition, 'Without Refuge')

"An introduction to understanding what refugees face and what possibilities lie ahead"

-- MSL Book Review (for the US edition, 'Without Refuge')

"Mitchell takes on a sensitive topic with empathy and compassion. ... A great introduction into learning about a highly relevant humanitarian refugee crisis."

-- Booklist (for the US edition, 'Without Refu