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While the Storm Rages

Written by: Phil Earle
Narrated by: Phil Earle
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Can a boy possibly save the animals and lead them all to the promised land? A thrilling of adventure involving a stolen ark, a motley crew of animals and a crashed Spitfire, from award-winning author, Phil Earle.

September 1939. Britain is on the brink of war.

As Noah Price’s dad marches off to fight, he asks his son to honour one vital promise: that he will keep their dog, Winn, safe. No matter what. Noah agrees, but his best intentions are crushed when the government advises people to have their pets put to sleep as part of the war preparations. Children are heartbroken; queues outside vets’ surgeries stretch for miles. But Noah is a resourceful and impetuous child. He won’t just do what he is told. Far from it. With his two friends in tow, he makes a pledge—to go on the run and save as many animals as he can, whatever the cost.

2023, Children's Book Award Older Readers, Short-listed

2023, The Week Junior Book Award Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction 9-12, Short-listed

2023, Spark! Book Award, Long-listed

©2022 Phil Earle (P)2022 Bolinda Publishing Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Military & Wars

Critic Reviews

'A page-turning triumph to make you laugh and cry – it’s Phil Earle at his best.' (Jacqueline Wilson, award-winning author of The Story of Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather)
'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, bestselling award-winning author of Letters to the Lighthouse)
'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)
‘It’s every bit as good as When the Sky Falls, and that means it’s very good indeed’ (Anthony McGowan, author of Lark)
'A compelling, action-packed and heartfelt story.' (M.G. Leonard, bestselling author of Beetle Boy and the Adventures on Trains series)
'Lyrical, powerful and beautiful...a writer at the very top of their game.' (Maz Evans, bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out series)
'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, author of Ostrich Boys)
'Beautiful storytelling - adventure and a menagerie of exceptional animals.' (Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk)
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