The Day No One Woke Up

By: Polly Ho-Yen

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Paperback | 21 July 2022

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Paperback
240 Pages

Age
8+

Dimensions(cm)
1.5 x 19.8 x 13

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An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and authors, such as Ross Welford and Lisa Thompson.

Something strange is happening in Ana’s city . . . she’s the only one awake. Confused and curious, Ana sets off to explore, bumping into the one other person who’s been able to rouse themselves – her ex–best friend, Tio. On a mission to discover what’s happening, Ana and Tio journey through the city looking for clues, their friendship mending with every step. When a mysterious creature suddenly materialises in front of them, Ana realises they’ve found the answer they’ve been looking for. But one question still remains: Why them?

About the Author

Polly Ho-Yen used to be a primary school teacher in London and while she was teaching there she would get up very early in the morning to write stories. The first of those stories became her critically acclaimed debut novel BOY IN THE TOWER, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award.

She lives in Bristol with her husband and daughter.

Industry Reviews

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‘This tense, haunting zombie thriller perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.’ – Guardian

‘A fabulous page-turner’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song

‘A compelling and timely survivalist journey’ – Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold

‘A brave and powerful story’ – Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird Praise for Boy in the Tower:

‘An unusual and very impressive debut’ – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

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