Escape Room

What do our readers think of Escape Room? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the puzzles, fast pace and surprising adventures, and many find the story difficult to put down. Some children find the danger and frightening scenes quite intense, even though they remain keen to discover what happens next.

What does the Pageticker team say about Escape Room?

Christopher Edge turns an escape room into a breathless, genre-hopping adventure, complete with ancient tombs, extinct animals and spaceships. Ami and her teammates must learn that clever ideas work best when everyone contributes, while the story raises thoughtful questions about technology, responsibility and saving the planet. Fast, imaginative it's best suited to confident readers aged around 9–13.

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What is Escape Room about?

Twelve-year-old Ami eagerly enters The Escape, expecting a thrilling game of puzzles and challenges. However, she and her teammates—Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar, and Min—soon discover this is no ordinary escape room. Tasked with finding the Answer to save the world, they journey through perilous settings, from ancient tombs to futuristic spaceships. As the dangers escalate, the team must collaborate to solve the mysteries before time runs out. Can they uncover the Answer and avert disaster?

About the author

Christopher Edge is a British author who loves writing exciting stories packed with science, adventure, and mystery. He is well known for his books such as 'The Many Worlds of Albie Bright' and 'The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day'. Christopher hopes his books will inspire you to ask questions and explore the wonders of the universe.

Discussion ideas around Escape Room

Working Together: How do Ami, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min use different strengths to tackle The Escape, and which kind of teammate would you be?

Facing Fear: What helps Ami keep going when the rooms become dangerous, and what might help you stay calm in a frightening situation?

The Answer: Why do you think the story makes the characters search for one important Answer rather than lots of smaller answers?

Saving Earth: What responsibilities do children and adults have when it comes to protecting the planet?

Games and Reality: How does The Escape change the way the characters think about games, challenges and the difference between pretend danger and real danger?