Member Review

Having read 'When the sky falls' and ' While the storm rages' previously I was sceptical that Phil Earle could have written yet another winning novel set in World War II. However, I am pleased to report that I am very wrong. I loved the first part of the story building up the characters and having been to Balham, it was interesting to hear the events that took place there in 1940. Perhaps due to my advancing years, it took me a while to adjust to the narrative in the last two thirds of the book which is told from the animals perspective. However, I found myself drawn in to the story, willing the animals on and fully engrossed in their jaw dropping adventures. I also may have shed a little tear as I completed the book. This title is perfect for confident readers in upper key stage 2. Will be on the look out for the next Phil Earle title. Thank you to netgalley for my ARC.