The boy who hit play
By Chloe Daykin
A boy abandoned at a zoo uncovers a mysterious past on a dangerous Norwegian island.
adventurous · mysterious · funny · heartfelt
Genres
What is The boy who hit play about?
Elvis Crampton Lucas has always wondered where he came from. Found as a baby on a zoo bench, he was taken home by the man who became his dad and named after three vinyl records. On his twelfth discovery day, Elvis decides it is time to uncover the truth. Joined by his dad and a friend, he travels to a remote Norwegian island, where strange characters, unexpected dangers and long-hidden secrets await. Along the way, Elvis begins to discover who he really is.
About the author
Chloe Daykin is a brilliant British author who loves writing exciting books for children. She is well known for her adventure stories like 'Fish Boy' and 'The Boy Who Hit Play'. Chloe often fills her stories with imagination and wonder, taking readers on amazing journeys to new places and helping them see the world in a different way.
Pages
321 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2018
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