• When the Sky Falls

  • By: Phil Earle
  • Narrated by: Phil Earle
  • Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating)

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When the Sky Falls

By: Phil Earle
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It’s 1940, and Joseph has been packed off to stay with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no great fondness for children. To Joseph’s amazement, she owns the rundown city zoo where Joseph meets Adonis, a huge silverback gorilla. Adonis is ferociously strong and dangerous, but Joseph finds he has an affinity with the lonely beast. But when the bombs begin to fall, it is up to Joseph to guard Adonis’ cage should it be damaged by a blast. Will Joseph be ready to pull the trigger if it comes to it?
©2021 Phil Earle (P)2021 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Apes & Monkeys Growing Up & Facts of Life Animal Fiction Military & Wars
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"An extraordinary story with historical and family truth at its heart, that tells us as much about the present as the past. Deeply felt, movingly written, a remarkable achievement." (Michael Morpurgo, best-selling author of War Horse)

"Complex, dark, intense and mysterious, When the Sky Falls is an astounding work of fiction. For years now Earle has been one of our finest writers for young people and here he is at the height of his considerable powers." (Antony McGowan)

"Phil Earle writes from the heart: a story about love and friendship and how animals can connect people in the darkest of times and allow them to heal." (Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk)

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Moving and beautiful

What a moving story that brought the characters to life, with a fast moving plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommend the book.

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