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Escape Room: The Times Children's Book of the Week

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A mind-blowing, action-packed novel from award-winning author Christopher Edge, Escape Room is a thrilling adventure that challenges readers to think about what they've done to save the world today.

The Times Children's Book of the Week

"Perfect for puzzle-hungry beginner horror fans who require lashings of jeopardy " – The Times

"A writer of genuine originality" - Guardian

“Perfect for readers who like fast-paced, spine-tingling reads.” – The Irish Independent

When twelve-year-old Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it's just a game - the ultimate escape room with puzzles and challenges to beat before time runs out. Meeting her teammates, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, Ami learns from the Host that they have been chosen to save the world and they must work together to find the Answer. But as he locks them inside the first room, they quickly realise this is no ordinary game.

From a cavernous library of dust to an ancient Mayan tomb, a deserted shopping mall stalked by extinct animals to the command module of a spaceship heading to Mars, the perils of The Escape seem endless.

Can Ami and her friends find the Answer before it's too late?

Winner of the Stockton Children's Book of the Year and the Oxfordshire Book Award. Shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards, the Teach Primary Book Awards, the BKCAT Book Awards, the Dudley Children's Book Award, the Portsmouth Book Awards, the TVED Book Awards, the Redbridge Children's Book Awards and the Harrow Junior Book Award

Play the online game: www.welcome-to-the-escape.com

Check out these other brilliant books from Christopher Edge:

  • Black Hole Cinema Club
  • The Many Worlds of Albie Bright
  • The Jamie Drake Equation
  • Twelve Minute to Midnight Trilogy


Review

"Clever, touching and with an amazing twist at the end. Hard recommend." --Rob Biddulph

"Christopher Edge, who creates brilliant, plotty novels with agglomerations of science and maths, has surpassed himself with his latest story…Gamers will love this mad, intense thriller... reminiscent of Lord of the Flies, Squid Game and the Indiana Jones films…Perfect for puzzle-hungry beginner horror fans who require lashings of jeopardy " – The Times

“This is an intense, rollercoaster of a read, with an almighty twist towards the end that caught me completely off guard. Perfect for readers who like fast-paced, spine-tingling reads.” – The Irish Independent

"Amazingly inventive, punchy and profound. Unputdownable" - Darren Simpson, author of The Memory Thieves

"Enjoyably strange. Reads like a Doctor Who adventure" - A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary

From the Back Cover

The latest mind-blowing novel from award-winning author Christopher Edge, Escape Room is a thrilling adventure that challenges readers to think about what they've done to save the world today.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!

C. · 15 August 2025

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great price for a good book

S. · 27 September 2025

Bought for my son he is really enjoying this book and he doesnt like reading books.

4.0 out of 5 stars Holiday book

G. · 5 October 2024

I took away a couple of books while l was on holiday, it was a good read but just didn't like the ending it was very short to the point. The book takes you to the present & past of the character.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good

C. · 30 September 2025

Got this book for my nephew, he really enjoyed it and the quality of the book is really good.

5.0 out of 5 stars Reluctant Reader Approved

E.W.W. · 20 May 2025

Bought this for my 11-year-old son who hates to read. I nudged him to give it a try, not expecting much - but next thing I know, he’s hunting me down to spill all the tea about what’s happening in the book. Genuinely shocked (in the best way). It's exciting, twisty, and clearly gripping enough to convert a reluctant reader. Total win.

5.0 out of 5 stars Book

A.C. · 28 August 2025

Great book for my grandson ,just starting to get into escape rooms

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant read with a poor ending

S.T. · 15 January 2023

This story is fairly gripping for a large portion of the book, making you wonder why Ami is in the game. Towards the end it became a bit surreal, which made me think perhaps it was a virtual reality game. When the ending did come, I felt disappointed as the whole book had been preparing for 'The Answer'. Sorry to give the ending away, but there is no answer. I felt a bit cheated and flat at the end. Others describe it as clever, but the ending told us no more than most people know already. Perhaps reading this as an adult has made me question its message and a child may see it differently, but many adults will read this to their children so I feel it's worth commenting on. Overall, it's a good read, but could have been souch better.

5.0 out of 5 stars So entertaining

G.D. · 9 October 2025

Engrossing for kids keeps them so entertained

Reseña

M. · 30 January 2025

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The best book I ever read

s. · 6 August 2024

This was a book mixed with different emotions and I think that made more better I wish you release book 2

Good quality

M. · 8 January 2025

Good quality and nice story for kids

Amazing

S. · 21 July 2025

Soooooo good absolutely loved it

Good book

A.C. · 30 August 2023

My daughter liked it

Escape Room: The Times Children's Book of the Week

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Escape Room: The Times Children's Book of the Week

Product ID: K1788007964
Condition: New

4.5

Escape Room: The Times Children's Book of the Week-0
Type: Paperback

AED5841

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United Kingdom

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

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Description:

A mind-blowing, action-packed novel from award-winning author Christopher Edge, Escape Room is a thrilling adventure that challenges readers to think about what they've done to save the world today.

The Times Children's Book of the Week

"Perfect for puzzle-hungry beginner horror fans who require lashings of jeopardy " – The Times

"A writer of genuine originality" - Guardian

“Perfect for readers who like fast-paced, spine-tingling reads.” – The Irish Independent

When twelve-year-old Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it's just a game - the ultimate escape room with puzzles and challenges to beat before time runs out. Meeting her teammates, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, Ami learns from the Host that they have been chosen to save the world and they must work together to find the Answer. But as he locks them inside the first room, they quickly realise this is no ordinary game.

From a cavernous library of dust to an ancient Mayan tomb, a deserted shopping mall stalked by extinct animals to the command module of a spaceship heading to Mars, the perils of The Escape seem endless.

Can Ami and her friends find the Answer before it's too late?

Winner of the Stockton Children's Book of the Year and the Oxfordshire Book Award. Shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards, the Teach Primary Book Awards, the BKCAT Book Awards, the Dudley Children's Book Award, the Portsmouth Book Awards, the TVED Book Awards, the Redbridge Children's Book Awards and the Harrow Junior Book Award

Play the online game: www.welcome-to-the-escape.com

Check out these other brilliant books from Christopher Edge:

  • Black Hole Cinema Club
  • The Many Worlds of Albie Bright
  • The Jamie Drake Equation
  • Twelve Minute to Midnight Trilogy


Review

"Clever, touching and with an amazing twist at the end. Hard recommend." --Rob Biddulph

"Christopher Edge, who creates brilliant, plotty novels with agglomerations of science and maths, has surpassed himself with his latest story…Gamers will love this mad, intense thriller... reminiscent of Lord of the Flies, Squid Game and the Indiana Jones films…Perfect for puzzle-hungry beginner horror fans who require lashings of jeopardy " – The Times

“This is an intense, rollercoaster of a read, with an almighty twist towards the end that caught me completely off guard. Perfect for readers who like fast-paced, spine-tingling reads.” – The Irish Independent

"Amazingly inventive, punchy and profound. Unputdownable" - Darren Simpson, author of The Memory Thieves

"Enjoyably strange. Reads like a Doctor Who adventure" - A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary

From the Back Cover

The latest mind-blowing novel from award-winning author Christopher Edge, Escape Room is a thrilling adventure that challenges readers to think about what they've done to save the world today.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!

C. · 15 August 2025

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great price for a good book

S. · 27 September 2025

Bought for my son he is really enjoying this book and he doesnt like reading books.

4.0 out of 5 stars Holiday book

G. · 5 October 2024

I took away a couple of books while l was on holiday, it was a good read but just didn't like the ending it was very short to the point. The book takes you to the present & past of the character.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good

C. · 30 September 2025

Got this book for my nephew, he really enjoyed it and the quality of the book is really good.

5.0 out of 5 stars Reluctant Reader Approved

E.W.W. · 20 May 2025

Bought this for my 11-year-old son who hates to read. I nudged him to give it a try, not expecting much - but next thing I know, he’s hunting me down to spill all the tea about what’s happening in the book. Genuinely shocked (in the best way). It's exciting, twisty, and clearly gripping enough to convert a reluctant reader. Total win.

5.0 out of 5 stars Book

A.C. · 28 August 2025

Great book for my grandson ,just starting to get into escape rooms

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant read with a poor ending

S.T. · 15 January 2023

This story is fairly gripping for a large portion of the book, making you wonder why Ami is in the game. Towards the end it became a bit surreal, which made me think perhaps it was a virtual reality game. When the ending did come, I felt disappointed as the whole book had been preparing for 'The Answer'. Sorry to give the ending away, but there is no answer. I felt a bit cheated and flat at the end. Others describe it as clever, but the ending told us no more than most people know already. Perhaps reading this as an adult has made me question its message and a child may see it differently, but many adults will read this to their children so I feel it's worth commenting on. Overall, it's a good read, but could have been souch better.

5.0 out of 5 stars So entertaining

G.D. · 9 October 2025

Engrossing for kids keeps them so entertained

Reseña

M. · 30 January 2025

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The best book I ever read

s. · 6 August 2024

This was a book mixed with different emotions and I think that made more better I wish you release book 2

Good quality

M. · 8 January 2025

Good quality and nice story for kids

Amazing

S. · 21 July 2025

Soooooo good absolutely loved it

Good book

A.C. · 30 August 2023

My daughter liked it

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