I have adored everything that I've ever read from Phil Earle and this new release is no different. Just pure brilliance from start to finish and I can't recommend it enough!

Another fantastic read from Phil Earle. I devoured this in 1 sitting.
This book tells the origins of Adonis, the gorilla from When the Sky Falls.
We meet Toff, a street kid working with his despicable uncle Goliath, who has taken ownership of a gorilla. Disappointed to discover she is female, but then surprised to find her in the throes of labour, Toff calls on Nettie and her pa, a vet, to help out.
Nettie can't bear the idea of the baby gorilla being stuck with Goliath and takes her opportunity to run.
Nettie and Toff then lead a dangerous journey across London to get to help.
A great adventure with humour, love, friendship and family, and of course, a baby gorilla in need of a home and a name.
Fantastic book.

An enjoyable prequel to “When the Sky Falls”, which was one of my favourite children’s books of recent times. I think this prequel worked well, and can also be read as a stand-alone or before the original book. It’s about 2 children in London from different backgrounds brought together to try and look after and save a baby gorilla. They’re on the run, pursued by a man who wants the gorilla for profit and they are trying to outrun and outwit him at every turn.

A very cool read for above 8 year olds to middle grade readers.
Toff and Nettie have contrasting carers/adults in charge and upbringings.
Together, they protect a gorilla and overcome many obstacles in 1910s/Edwardian London.
It was funny how the children referred to the gorilla as the ape and warmed up to it.
Nettie and Toff were amazing characters.
i wish this were longer.