Our Tower By: Joseph Coelho

The Tower’s Secret: A Magical Adventure in the City

This enchanting story follows three children residing in a tower block as they embark on a fantastical adventure, discovering a new perspective on their home.

Written by multi-award winning poet Joseph Coelho, and drawing from his own experiences growing up in a tower block, this deeply personal tale celebrates and reclaims tower blocks as places of magic and adventure.

A modern-day fable, it tells of children travelling to a strange, magical world inside a tree and encountering an old man with supernatural powers. They soon realize that the magic they sought had been within their tower all along.

Beautiful illustrations complement the poetic narrative, creating an enchanting story for children and adults alike. This powerful narrative explores how society often separates urban spaces from the countryside, while emphasizing that nature is everywhere, and accessible to all.