Until the Road Ends

Name: Until the Road Ends
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SKU: 9781839133169
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From the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls

By Phil Earle

Series: Historical Animal Stories

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Until the Road Ends by Phil Earle is set during World War II and follows the journey of three animals—a brave dog, a resourceful elephant, and a wise cat—as they escape the chaos of a blitzed city. As they navigate the countryside, they form an unlikely alliance and embark on a quest for safety and friendship, encountering both challenges and heartwarming moments along the way. This children's book is a tender tale of courage, hope, and the bonds that form in times of adversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you love captivating tales with endearing animal characters set during wartime. This children's novel weaves adventure and friendship with historical events, providing an engaging and heartfelt story for young readers. The blend of compelling themes and lovable characters offers a moving exploration of loyalty and survival in challenging times.

Until the Road Ends

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From the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls comes the heart-rending story of evacuee Peggy, separated from her beloved dog Beau in the Second World War.

Peggy and her dog Beau are inseparable: the only thing that can ever come between them is war. Peggy is evacuated to the safety of the coast, but Beau is left behind in the city. He becomes the most extraordinary and unlikely of war heroes, searching the streets after the bombs fall for survivors.

Then disaster strikes when Peggy's parents are killed, leaving her and Beau alone, hundreds of miles apart. But Beau has a plan to reunite them...

'Dad's Army meets Animals of Farthing Wood. Warm, weepy, wonderful. Victory medals all round' The Times, Children's Book of the Week

'A heartbreaking story of love and devotion in the midst of war' Waterstones

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Until the Road Ends by Phil Earle is praised for its thrilling adventure, humour, and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight its blend of action, love, and self-sacrifice, with comparisons to classic stories. The book is noted for its warmth and occasional heartbreak, making it an engaging read for children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839133169

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational 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.