Awards

• Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing 2023 (UK)
• Short-listed for FCBG Children's Book Award (UK).
• Short-listed for Reader Rampage (UK).
• Short-listed for The Week Junior Book Award 2023 (UK)
• Short-listed for Wirral Book Award (UK).

Overview

From the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls comes the remarkable story of Noah's fight to save his beloved family dog following the outbreak of the Second World War. September 1939. The world is on the brink of war. As his dad marches off to fight, Noah makes him a promise, to keep their beloved family dog safe. When the government advises people to have their pets put down in readiness for the chaos of war, Noah and his two best friends go on the run to save his dog and as many animals as they can... 'A page-turning triumph to make you laugh and cry - it’s Phil Earle at his best' Jacqueline Wilson 'A triumph' The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week 'Another gritty adventure full of heart, humour and historical accuracy' Daily Mail

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A truly brilliant story of courage and resilience and exceptional animals. This wartime 'Incredible journey' (only far, far better) is definitely Phil Earle's best yet -- Emma Carroll Phil Earle's exceptional characters lead us through a story of real grit and heart. The special bonds between children and animals are explored in a fresh way in this compelling wartime adventure, and Earle gives equal weight to harsh realities and deep compassion. Another stunning read from one of the most authentic storytellers writing for children today -- Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets A big-hearted adventure with big-hearted kids desperately fighting to do the right thing in a messed-up world - the kind of story I adore * Keith Gray *

A page-turning triumph to make you laugh and cry - it's Phil Earle at his best -- Jacqueline Wilson A triumph... completely engaging -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week * Earle serves up ladles of jeopardy while interrogating pet love, the causes of bullying and childhood friendship. Another triumph * The Times, Children's Book of the Week * A truly brilliant story of courage and resilience and exceptional animals. This wartime Incredible Journey (only far, far better) is definitely Phil Earle's best yet -- Emma Carroll This book doubles down on Phil Earle's reputation as a masterful writer; a compelling, action-packed and heartfelt story -- MG Leonard

A truly brilliant story of courage and resilience and exceptional animals. This wartime 'Incredible journey' (only far, far better) is definitely Phil Earle's best yet -- Emma Carroll

A page-turning triumph to make you laugh and cry - it's Phil Earle at his best -- Jacqueline Wilson A truly brilliant story of courage and resilience and exceptional animals. This wartime 'Incredible journey' (only far, far better) is definitely Phil Earle's best yet -- Emma Carroll Phil Earle's exceptional characters lead us through a story of real grit and heart. The special bonds between children and animals are explored in a fresh way in this compelling wartime adventure, and Earle gives equal weight to harsh realities and deep compassion. Another stunning read from one of the most authentic storytellers writing for children today -- Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets A big-hearted adventure with big-hearted kids desperately fighting to do the right thing in a messed-up world - the kind of story I adore * Keith Gray * I don't think there's another writer for young people who packs an emotional punch like Phil Earle. His prose, brutal, honest, but also deft and subtle, digs its fingers into your heart, then squeezes. In While the Storm Rages he manages to extract riotous comedy from tragedy and thrilling adventure from sadness. It's every bit as good as When the Sky Falls, and that means it's very good indeed -- Anthony McGowan

Author Information

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.

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