Escape from the Child Snatchers

Author: Ahmed, Sufiya

Interest age: from c 9 years

Published on 29 January 2026 by Andersen Press Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 208 pages
213 x 140 x 35 | 174g

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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 KhanCover illustration by Elisa Paganelli