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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2015LONGLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE REDBRIDGE AWARD 2015RUNNER UP TEACH PRIMARY NEW CHILDREN S FICTION AWARD 2015BOOKTRUST PICKWhen they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way. Ade loves living at the top of a tower block. From his window, he feels like he can see the whole world stretching out beneath him. His mum doesn t really like looking outside – but it s going outside that she hates. She prefers to sleep all day inside their tower, where it s safe. Except it isn t any more. Strange plants have started to take over and tower blocks are falling down around them. Now Ade and his mum are trapped and there s no way out . . .; 336 pages; Published: 29 01 2015