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The Day No One Woke Up

Polly Ho-Yen

The Day No One Woke Up

Subjects

  • Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
  • Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after

Average rating

5 out 5

10 reviews

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?

Praise for How I Saved the World in a Week:
‘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

Reviews

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This book is great and I would definitely recommend it to others. I love how Polly Ho-Yen writes her stories and her style. It feels like you know the characters in the story really well and their personality's.

Director Cupcake Fink 01.09.2024

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10 plus

Coach Flossy Quest 04.12.2023

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awsome

Superintendent River Armadillo 15.08.2023

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Ana and Tio are cute

Senorita Panther Paddington 04.08.2023

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It was (at some points )intense and at others existing. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to be nervous about what is going to happen because some things are like that.

Princess Daisy Skateboard 28.07.2023

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It was great!!!!

Marshal Pinky Lavalamp 06.01.2023

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I thought this book was extremely good because 2 enemies are forced to work together. Ana's friend Layla had also helped out in the mystery. But it gets better Ana's auntie Dolores A.K.A Dodo has to take something to a secret society. Layla,Ana and Tio attempt to find Dodo before it is too late. It is the most intriguing book I have ever read!

Director Diamond Menace 26.10.2022