Phil Earle Animal War Stories Box Set
Age 9+
Animal Stories
Phil Earle’s magnificent and award-winning World War Two animal stories, now available in one box set.
Open up a world of adventure, bravery and dramatic wartime scenes with Phil Earle's magnificent World War Two animal stories.
Inspired by a true story from World War Two, the award-winning When the Sky Falls follows Joseph must when he is left alone to guard a silverback gorilla's cage in a deserted zoo. If the bombs fall and set the animal rampaging free, will Joseph have the courage to pull the trigger?
In While the Storm Rages, Noah and his friends fight to rescue all the animals who are at risk upon the outbreak of war.
In Until the Road Ends, Peggy must leave her beloved dog Beau behind in war-town London, but Beau is determined to find her again.
Praise for When the Sky Falls:
‘A magnificent story … It deserves every prize going’ Philip Pullman
‘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"
Creators
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.
