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When the sky falls
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- Book Synopsis
- A stunning graphic-novel edition of the multi-award-winning story about the incredible friendship between a young boy and a silverback gorilla during the Second World War, inspired by a true story. From the bestselling author of Finn's Epic Fails. 1941. War is raging. And Joseph has been sent to live in the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, he will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis. As the weeks pass, Joseph and Adonis become friends, but what will happen when the bombers set him rampaging free? Winner of the British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year. 'A magnificent achievement' Chris Riddell 'A brilliant new incarnation' David Almond 'Earle and Fordham have created a masterpiece' M. G. Leonard 'This is storytelling at its absolute finest, art and story combined into an incredible emotional journey' Jamie Smart
- About The Author
- Born and raised in the north of England, Phil Earle is the author of numerous best-selling, award-winning books for children and teenagers. He has worked as a carer, a dramatherapist, a bookseller and a publisher, and loves talking at schools and festivals around the world. His novel When The Sky Falls won the British Book Award for Children's Fiction, was voted The Times Children's Book of the Year and was shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. He lives on the side of a very steep hill with his wife, their five children and two dogs.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781839135620
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Andersen Press, (09 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 221
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 208 x 165 mm
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