Boy In The Tower

What do our readers think of Boy In The Tower? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the mystery, lively characters and tense survival story, and many feel drawn into Ade’s struggles.

What does the Pageticker team say about Boy In The Tower?

Boy in the Tower is a gripping adventure that blends strange killer plants with very real worries about loneliness, anxiety and caring for someone else. Polly Ho-Yen makes Ade resourceful and likeable, whilst the story’s suspense keeps the pages turning. It's best suited to confident readers who can handle heavier emotional themes.

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What is Boy In The Tower about?

Ade loves the view from his tower block flat, but when mysterious, dangerous plants invade and buildings start collapsing, his safe world is turned upside down. Trapped with his mum, who is afraid to go outside, Ade must face terrifying challenges to survive. Can they find a way out before it’s too late?

About the author

Polly Ho-Yen is a British author who loves writing exciting and imaginative stories for children. She is best known for her popular book 'Boy in the Tower', which has amazed many young readers. Before becoming a writer, Polly was a primary school teacher, and she enjoys inspiring children to read and dream big.

Discussion ideas around Boy In The Tower

Courage and fear: How does Ade respond to danger, and what does the story suggest courage really means?

Looking after others: What responsibilities does Ade take on, and how do they affect the way he grows up?

Friendship and teamwork: How do Ade, Gaia and the other characters support one another when they are frightened or trapped?

Home and safety: Why does the tower feel safe at first, and what makes a place feel like home when everything changes?

Mystery and survival: Which clues help you understand the strange plants and the collapsing buildings, and what would you do in Ade’s situation?