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The Day No One Woke Up

The Day No One Woke Up

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In the middle-grade adventure How I Saved the World in a Week, Ana and Tio are the only ones awake in Anas city. They journey through the city looking for clues, and when a mysterious creature appears, Ana realizes they have found the answer they have been looking for. However, one question remains: why them?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd


An out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places.

From the bestselling and Waterstones Childrens 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 realizes 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"

Weight: 176g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471193569

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