When the Sky Falls

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Winner of the British Book Award for Children's Fiction.

1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, Joseph will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis.

As the weeks pass, bonds deepen and secrets are revealed, but if the bombers set Adonis rampaging free, will either of them be able to end the life of the one thing they truly love? Inspired by a true story.

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Winner of the British Book Award for Children's Fiction.

1941. War is raging. And one angry boy has been sent to the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, Joseph will live with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no fondness for children. Her only loves are the rundown zoo she owns and its mighty silverback gorilla, Adonis.

As the weeks pass, bonds deepen and secrets are revealed, but if the bombers set Adonis rampaging free, will either of them be able to end the life of the one thing they truly love? Inspired by a true story.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

Expansion Pack ~ Year 6 Books of the Year 2024
Expansion Pack ~ Year 6 Books of the Year 2024
£190.00 £200.00
Expansion Packs ~ Upper Key Stage 2 Non Fiction ~ 2024
Expansion Packs ~ Upper Key Stage 2 Non Fiction ~ 2024
£350.00
Maths & Finance ~ KS2
Maths & Finance ~ KS2
£170.00

We love this book because it is:

  • an incredibly moving story

  • a different perspective on the challenges brought about by war

  • set against the backdrop of the Blitz

  • about friendship & trust

Learning opportunities:

  • History: WW!!

  • Geography: London

  • Diary entry: Bert being grabbed by Adonis

  • Writing: write a description of being caught in an air raid

  • Debate: is it right to shoot Adonis?

  • DT: create your own black-out curtains

  • Science: research Silverback Gorillas

  • DT: design and build an air raid shelter

  • PSHE: Adonis is grieving. Discuss the ability of animals to grieve.

  • PSHE: starting a new school & encountering prejudice & discrimination

  • English: research dyslexia & think about changes that could be made in your classroom

  • PSHE: discuss the use of the phrase: ‘boys will be boys’.

  • Gardening: Dig For Victory

Visit Phil Earl’s website to share videos with your class and to access free teaching resources: Phil Earl's Website

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