The Crossing
Author(s): Manjeet Mann
Verse Novels | Young Adult Fiction
A trailblazing new novel about two teenagers from opposite worlds; The Crossing is a profound story of hope, grief, and the very real tragedies of the refugee crisis.
Natalie's world is falling apart. She's just lost her mum and her brother marches the streets of Dover full of hate and anger. Swimming is her only refuge.
Sammy has fled his home and family in Eritrea for the chance of a new life in Europe. Every step he takes on his journey is a step into an unknown and unwelcoming future.
A twist of fate brings them together and gives them both hope. But is hope enough to mend a broken world?
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Costa Winner of the 2021 Children's Book Award
"Powerful, compassionate and ultimately hopeful." Fiona Nobel, The Observer "An earth shattering ending." Financial Times
Manjeet Mann is an actress, playwright, screenwriter and director. She is the founder of Run The World - an organization that works with women and girls from marginalized backgrounds and helps to empower them through sport and storytelling. She lives in Kent.
General Fields
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- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : 0.224
- : 01 December 2021
- : 1.9 Centimeters X 12.9 Centimeters X 19.8 Centimeters
- : books
Special Fields
- : Manjeet Mann
- : Paperback
- : 1
- : English
- : 823.92
- : 320