When the Sky Falls

Name: When the Sky Falls
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781783449651
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The bestselling wartime animal tale inspired by a true story

By Phil Earle

Series: Historical Animal Stories

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When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle is a gripping story set in World War II, focusing on young Joseph, who's sent to stay in a city while seeking refuge from the conflict. With his mother in danger and his father away at war, Joseph struggles to adapt to life with Mrs. F, who looks after a zoo and its dwindling animals. As he forms an unexpected bond with an elderly gorilla, the tale explores themes of friendship, resilience, and finding hope amid chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming and gritty stories set during war times. This tale revolves around a boy discovering friendship, courage, and hope amidst chaos, perfect for fans of emotional and historical children's narratives.

When the Sky Falls

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When the Sky Falls is 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.

It's 1941. War is raging. Joseph has been sent to live in the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, he lives 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

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When the Sky Falls: Graphic Novel

By Phil Earle and Fred Fordham

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When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle is highly praised for its moving and emotionally powerful narrative, often drawing comparisons to classics like Goodnight Mister Tom. Celebrated authors commend its deep emotional impact, with some noting it brought them to tears, and it is recognised for exploring themes of kindness and humanity during difficult times. The book is seen as a significant achievement that resonates with both historical and contemporary relevance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783449651

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured General Fiction Grief & Loss In Stock Kid's Books New Release Fiction New Zealand's Best Selling Books Phil Earle Series: Historical Animal Stories Young Adult

About the Author

Born and raised in the north of England, Phil Earle is the author of numerous acclaimed, 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 Books Are My Bag Readers Award and the British Book Award for Children’s Fiction. He lives on the side of a very steep hill with his wife, their five children and two dogs.