In the Sea there are Crocodiles

Editorial Reviews

"In the Sea there are Crocodiles is an extremely touching story of a boy who against all odds, lived and survived to tell his story. It's how the love of a mother kept him strong in the bleakest of times. I feel grateful and honoured to be able to share his story with you all and to have the opportunity to read it... It's a story that is not to be missed or forgotten. 5 stars" - Fantasy 4 Eva

"The story alone is superb; add in Enaiatollah's engaging prose and this books sings on the page. Highly recommended. 5 stars." - The Bookbag

"this book is a truly well written account of one man's life. It is both touching and insightful, informative and personal." - The Bookette

"The book is gentle and undemanding, helping to combat the media-fortified view of refugees, offering instead a candid insight into the causes and hardships of those seeking to escape their homelands. It is a tale of courage and luck, and illustrates what motivates people to try against all odds to immigrate illegally, risking life and limb to escape life in their own country." - Book Geeks

"The narrative is fascinating and compelling, resulting in an intriguing story of a political asylum seeker travelling from Afghanistan through Pakistan, Turkey, Greece and Italy." - We Love This Book

"Based on a true story, this extraordinary tale of a young boy's search for a home will be published simultaneously in adult and YA editions." - The Bookseller

"a true story woven into a wonderful piece of fiction... This is a story of perserverance and endurance made all the more moving as it is based on truth." - The Bookseller

"Fabio... has a poetic turn of phrase, but lets events speak for themselves. The result is a moving and eye-opening chronicle of hardships no child should have to endure, mitigated by intermittent kindness." - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times

"This is one of the most incredible true life stories I have ever read...Brilliantly written from the perspective of a small but fearless child, this is a book everybody should read!" - Charlotte Westwood (child reviewer), Red House

"Written as a novel, this amazing book tells the jaw-dropping true story of Enaiatollah Akbari, a ten-year-old boy who is left to fend for himself in a dangerous part of Pakistan. He undertakes an incredible journey, that takes him through Iran, Turkey and Greece, heading for the safety of Italy. Along the way he faces border crossings, mountain treks and other hazards in a compelling narrative of escape. Go behind the headlines and discover the moving story of one child looking for asylum." - Red House