Boy In The Tower

I sometimes struggle to get into the world of a new book, but this text transported me instantly. I loved the world created by Ayo and could so easily see it. It was hard to believe this was written before the pandemic, as the themes feel so shaped by it.

I found the exploration of mental heath really interesting. I felt the author portrayed the different way mental health can impact peolple as well as the different ways individuals may in return react to someones poor mental health (be it through stigma or understanding) was very impactful and importantly accessible to students. Words such as 'depression' or 'panic attacks' are never used but the experiences of them are described in clear, emotive ways, making them understandable to young readers.

To make this book a 5, I think adding in a final chapter or piece at the end of the book which fleshed out what these 'experiences' were and given them names would be valuable for young readers - to help strengthen their undestanding, widen their vocabulary and hopefully reduce the stigma.

Overall a great and gripping read. I would recommend to confident Y5 students who I felt wouldn't be too scared by the story and to all Y6 students.

As someone who can sometimes struggle to get into the fictional worlds of books, I felt transported with this book. It is hard to believe it was written before the pandemic.

I felt the themes around mental health were explored in really clever ways. Words such as 'depression' or 'panic attacks' are never used, but the experiences of them are described in a clear, emotive way, which I believe would make them understandable to young readers.

Loved reading how the character's developing relationships with one another, in the strange situation that they find themselves in. Gripping and interesting - right to the end!

i realy love this book and pegion the cat

I like Gaia.

It was absolutely amazing i cried at the end. i had to read it for school, but i’m glad i did. The story line and plot were fantastic and i would recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Builds suspence.

I thought it was going to be a happy story but it turned out to be a bit of a sad story. My favourite characters were the boy's neighbours because they were very thoughtful. It interested me because i like books that are a little bit grown up. I would recommend it to everyone who likes happy endings!

It was soo good i would reccomend this

It was scary but I liked it

i like this book because it very interesting and you should read it because it help's your English I would reccomend this book

Bit scary. Should be rated 12+

I struggled to get into this at the very beginning but I’m so glad I stuck with it. When Triffid like plants appear and begin eating the buildings around where he lives, Ade and best friend Gaia start to plot their trail of destruction as building after building crumbles to the ground. Then people start to die, others move away to escape and eventually Ade is left alone in his tower block with his agoraphobic mum who just can’t go out, overlooking what has become a flat ghost town. Slowly Ade realises that he’s not as alone as he thought, others have stayed behind too and an amazing multi generational friendship begins as they all learn to cope and survive trapped indoors. Filled with love, trust and determination, what for me started our slow became an absolute page turner of a book and I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next.

This story is told from the viewpoint of a boy who is living in a tower amongst others which are falling down. The reader is taken on a journey with the young boy, who experiences many troubles and difficulties along the way as well as support from nearby neighbours. I enjoyed the suspense in this book and the mystery behind the falling towers. I would recommend this book for children aged 10 and above.

Boy in the tower is a very gripping, sad and interesting book I was glued to the book in no time because of its great descriptions and characters. At some points,
it felt like I was in the book!

Wow, what a read! I couldn't stop, I was hooked!! Definitely worth the 5 stars. I could picture the characters and the events unfolding as Ade's life was turned upside down when the buildings in his home town of London started mysteriously falling down. A spectacular read!

I thought it was a great book to read. I enjoyed it because it was full of description and very interesting.
I would recommend it for 9-14 year olds.

I liked it because it’s fiction and plants are taking over, it was a good story and other kids may enjoy it.

This book was great, lots of amazing description and building tension.

This book is fantastic and I really enjoyed it! It’s all about Ade who lives in a tower block with his depressed mum. When there is a sort of apocalypse and plants start growing which kill people and destroy buildings, Ade is trapped in the tower and it’s only because of the other survivors (Obi and Dory) who are kind to him that he survives. This book is like nothing I’ve read before and I wasn’t expecting it to be so interesting. I read in two days because I couldn’t put it down!

This book is amazing and exciting book it is about a boy named Adiana who is stranded in a tower definitely recommend. 😀😃😄😭😭😱😱😱😱😄😄😁😁

Good fast paced story. Too scary or triggering for younger or more sensitive readers I wonder?

This book is so different from anything I have ever read. I appreciated how it pulled in a child’s perspective on survival and supporting their parent who needed to be cared for. I connected strongly with Dory as I am similar to her. I was on edge the whole time; but found the pace of the book ideal for young readers particularly with all of the danger unfolding. Exceptional debut x

This was brilliant! The Bluchers were terrifying and I couldn't wait to see if they would take over the world!

I loved the book! My favourite chacracter was Gaia

This was a great book which felt very relatable in terms of the characters. I particularly liked the mum character as she highlighted the mental health issues which are a high priority in today's society.

Such an interesting syory

It was very good, and it reminded me of Covid

Loved the short, snappy chapters and the intense, emotional ending.

this book was really really sad read it!