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In the Sea There are Crocodiles by Fabio Geda is a biographical novel based on the true story of Enaiat Akbari, a ten-year-old Afghan boy abandoned by his mother in Pakistan to seek a safer life. His journey spans five years, taking him through Iran, Turkey, and Greece, before he finally reaches Italy where he is granted political asylum. The narrative intertwines Enaiat's harrowing experiences of survival with the recounting of his story to the author, offering a vivid testimony of his resilience and hope amid adversity. The book includes depictions of human trafficking, child labor, and loss.