The Day No One Woke Up, Polly HoYen
The Day No One Woke Up, Polly HoYen
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The Day No One Woke Up

Author: Polly Ho-Yen

Narrator: Katie Leung

Unabridged: 5 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/21/2022


Synopsis

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

About Polly Ho-Yen

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.


Reviews

This seemed like a big metaphor to encourage bravery in young people - bravery to try new things and build confidence. When we shy away from our passions and are weighed down by doubt, it can feel like something lingering in the shadows waiting to bring you down. The writing was fairly shallow and i......more

Goodreads review by Natali

I liked the idea of this book but I don't think it was well executed. The end felt a little rushed and some of the creepy factor could have been played out a bit more. My 10 year-old daughter really liked it though. It creeped her out sufficiently enough to go sleep with her sister a few nights but......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

Read with my 11 year old grandson. Sadly, although the premise for the book is great, the story proceeds at a tortuous pace and it was a struggle to care about any of the characters or the outcome. Very heavy on feelings but completely lacking in excitement . Shame.......more