When the Sky Falls: Exclusive Edition
Paperback Published on: 03/06/2021
Price: £7.99
Bookseller Reviews
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Exceptional
This is an absolutely amazing novel. It's not the type of novel that I'd usually pick up, but I read the first page just to see what it was like, and then ... READ MORE
Emotional reading
Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo this novel is about Joseph, a young boy who is rehomed during the war. At his new home he find himself working at the ... READ MORE
Children’s fiction at its best
A powerful and moving story of friendship set amidst the carnage of the Blitz in London during the Second World War. It is deeply atmospheric - the account... READ MORE
Powerful, moving and utterly gripping
Set during World War 2, When the Sky Falls opens with our protagonist, the angry, defensive and sullen Joseph, on a bustling station filled with soldiers a... READ MORE
A special, emotional, yet important story!
WOW! What an emotional and breathtaking read that will stay with me for a very long time. This sure is a wartime tale with a difference and I think will re... READ MORE
‘Hey,’ said Joseph, forgetting himself, ‘that tickles.’
*This is an astoundingly good book; a blending of Goodnight Mr Tom (Michelle Magorian), The Machine Gunners (Robert Westall), The One and Only Ivan (Kather... READ MORE
Synopsis
A special edition of the beloved wartime tale. £1 from every edition of this book is being donated to War Child by Andersen Press.
Winner of the The British Book Awards 2022 Children's Fiction Book of the Year
Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Children’s Fiction
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2022
The Times Children's Book of the Year
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for June 2021
‘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
1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, Joseph 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, bonds deepen and secrets are revealed, but if the bombers set Adonis rampaging free, will either of them be able to end the life of the one thing they truly love?
Inspired by a true story.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
- ISBN: 9781839135989
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
- Interest age: From 9 years
- Weight: 256g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allA wartime tale with a difference
Joseph has a lot of anger bubbling to the surface due to his relationships with the adults that have all come and gone in his life. Being forced to move t... READ MORE
An emotional & breath-taking read
WWII is raging and whilst most children are being evacuated to the countryside, Joseph is being sent to the city by his grandma who can no longer cope with... READ MORE
Children's Book of the Month June 2021
Firstly, fabulous cover!
This was inspired by a true story, which is just amazing.
Great story set in the war time, heart breaking and heart warming.
Certa... READ MORE
An incredibly powerful story set during WWII
This feels like a terrible way to start my review, but up until a couple of weeks ago I have to confess that I hadn’t read any of the many published books ... READ MORE
One of the most accomplished books I've read in a long time
I’ve been a huge fan of Phil’s writing for many years. He has an incredible talent for finding stories wherever he goes, hidden behind doors in the Storey ... READ MORE
..brilliantly written..
WHEN THE SKY FALLS ,by Phil Earle published by Andersen Press
Lots of emotions, and a suspenseful story. Each chapter builds the suspense into the next. I... READ MORE
Great for UKS2
I can’t wait to read this to my class next year, exciting, thought provoking, great for opening discussions about difficult feelings and how to deal with t... READ MORE
A modern classic - so engrossing, so raw. Magnificent.
There has already been so much praise for 'When the Sky Falls' but I wanted to add to the buzz. Sometimes a book comes along that simply blows you away and... READ MORE
A gripping and moving story
This is a story that had me gripped. As we follow Joseph, we get to feel everything he does and a real connection is made - it is heartbreaking and heartwa... READ MORE
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle
Excellent read possibly his best to date. A moving story of friendship between an angry misunderstood boy and a silverback primate
Cannot wait to hear the... READ MORE
A giant, emotional punch of a book
We join the story with Joseph stepping off a train to start a new life against the backdrop of WW2, and the anger and confusion that naturally come with su... READ MORE
A classic in the making
When The Sky Falls is a simply stunning book. From the very first pages, I knew it would be one of those books which I would constantly be recommending - ... READ MORE
One of my favourite books this year.
Storytelling at its best in this gritty and harrowing story of a boy and a gorilla in a zoo during war. The tension will keep you turning the pages to reve... READ MORE
When the Sky Falls is a powerful read.
Twelve-year-old Joseph has had it tough, not only is there a world war raging, his mum has died, his dad has been enlisted to fight, and now his Grandmothe... READ MORE
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