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When the sky falls, or, A is for Adonis
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- Book Synopsis
- From the bestselling author of Finn's Epic Fails comes the multi-award-winning story about the incredible friendship between a young boy and a silverback gorilla in the Second World War, inspired by a true story. 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? Other animal war stories by Phil Earle include: While the Storm Rages Until the Road Ends Winner of the British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year. 'A magnificent story... It deserves every prize going' Philip Pullman 'An extraordinary story... Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievement' Michael Morpurgo
- 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
- 9781783449651
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Andersen Press, (03 June 2021)
- Number of Pages
- 309
- Weight
- 256 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 20 mm
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