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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?

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Critic reviews

"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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easy read and listen. Gloriously gripping and heart warming! I found this story following the traction this book gain on Twitter and I'm so glad I did!

gripping until the end

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I set out listening to this book reluctantly as I have to review it for a children’s book club. At first if was very bleak but as it progressed I was completely hooked. Phil Earle is a brilliant narrator. It’s an emotional rollercoaster of a book with uplifting moments in a time of terror. The characters are well developed and the imagery very vivid. Highly recommend.

Beautiful

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Such a unique and moving story with real heart. Loved it. Connection in all its forms. Beautiful.

Absolutely brilliant

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This is the best book I've ever read and recommend it. So sad tho.

When the sky falls

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instead of equine therapy this is ape therapy. The power of animals to make us take charge of our emotions. Good story, love Mrs F

silver back

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