When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle

When the Sky Falls

Phil Earle

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional sad medium-paced
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When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle is a heartwarming and suspenseful tale that will captivate readers who love stories about the unbreakable bonds between humans and animals, and those who enjoy historical fiction that explores the resilience of family and community during times of war.

Description

Inspired by a true story. 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. A...

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Community Reviews

4.17
based on 326 reviews

Moods

emotional: 92%

sad: 70%

adventurous: 46%

tense: 36%

inspiring: 31%

hopeful: 25%

reflective: 25%

challenging: 19%

dark: 17%

informative: 10%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

mysterious: 4%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

24% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
44% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

88% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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