Escape from the Child Snatchers
Escape from the Child Snatchers
paperback
Published:
29 January, 2026
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
'Young readers will find a galloping adventure story…likely to be devoured in a single sitting' Daily Telegraph
Cover illustration by Elisa Paganelli
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781839136511 |
| ISBN10 | 1839136510 |
| Number Of Pages | 208 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
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 *
Author's Bio
Sufiya Ahmed was born in India and arrived in the UK as a baby. She lived in Bolton, Lancashire, before moving to London where she still lives. Sufiya has worked in advertising and in the House of Commons, but is now a full-time author. In 2010 Sufiya set up the BIBI Foundation, a non-profit organisation, to arrange visits to the Houses of Parliament for diverse and underprivileged children.