When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle

When the Sky Falls: The bestselling wartime animal tale inspired by a true story by Phil Earle 

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 RagesUntil 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

Series: Bestselling Adventure Stories
Format: Paperback / softback 320 pages
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
ISBN: 9781783449651
Published: 3 Jun 2021
Classifications: Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Interest age: from c 9 years, Second World War fiction, Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: death & bereavement (Children's / Teenage)
Weight: 260g
Dimensions: 129 x 196 x 28 (mm)
Pub. Country: United Kingdom
Country of Origin: GB