While the Storm Rages: The eagerly awaited new novel from the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls

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Not only is Noah to be evacuated to Cornwall, along with Clem, his best mate, and the rest of the children in his school, but everyone has been advised to have their pets put to sleep, prioritising the needs of the people of Britain in this time of chaos– but Noah has different ideas. Aided by his best friend, Clem and her old but lovable dog, Frank, and the school bully, Big Col and his pet boa, Noah sets sail down the river in his father's boat, Queen Maudie, in the hopes that he can get their pets from London to Cornwall, to a place that can definitely ensure their safety. Yet the government advises people to have their pets put down in readiness for the chaos of war, and when Noah himself faced with evacuation he decides to run away. This was a great adventure story that I couldn't put down, and kept the reader wondering if Noah would be successful. He has worked as a carer, a dramatherapist, a bookseller and a publisher, and loves talking at schools and festivals around the world.

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We now know that almost 3 million people from urban areas in England were evacuated to lower risk places away from German bombs in the first 4 days of the operation. Together with his best friend, he comes up with a plan to launch a rescue mission to save their beloved pets. While the Storm Rages is a harrowing adventure story set during a daunting period of turmoil and tribulation.

They weren’t welcome in air raid shelters, the bombs would terrify them and there would be hardly enough food for people, let alone cats and dogs. This animal massacre was conveniently swept under the carpet by an embarrassed government realising it had dented the country's morale. Not to forget the pets, of course, which add a sense of brevity to even serious situations (I mean, how could they not when you have a donkey!

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The reader has to keep turning the pages to find out whether the tenacious and resilient pair can possibly continue on their mercy mission against the odds.The story opens in London at the dawn of World War II, where Noah is forced to make the most difficult decision of his life. This month we’re delighted to bring you a thrilling and emotional adventure set at the start of the Second World War with our September book club title, While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle (Andersen Press), to enjoy in a book club setting – whether with friends, family or your school mates. Thankfully, he is accompanied by his best friend Clem, whose unwavering loyalty, quick thinking and practical suggestions help keep them on track. Their cause is a noble one and keeps the reader on their edge of their seat waiting to see what will become of the characters and their beloved pets.

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I have the hugest respect for young people having seen how they coped with the isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic this past year. It made me think of the film, Saving Private Ryan, in which so many men were lost/sacrificed in the saving of one soldier from death. The sheer gut-punch is the reality of this story, based on historical events less than 100 years ago, about children who will now be in their 80s, still living, able to remember the start of the war. Noah pleads and begs his mum to look after Winn, but she agrees with the authorities that it will be better for animals not to be frightened by bombs, food shortages and all that war brings.Born and raised in the north of England, Phil Earle is the author of numerous acclaimed, award-winning books for children and teenagers. When the government advises people to have their pets put down in readiness for the chaos of war, hundreds of thousands of people do as they are told. It provides a moving insight into the everyday effects of war on young children and demonstrates the importance of compassion, friendship and determination. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. i’ve been wanting to read this ever since i heard about it because my favourite childhood movie is ‘hotel for dogs’ which is about a group of teenagers / kids who go around new york city and save all the stray dogs so that they don’t get sent to the pound.

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The protagonist, Noah, rebels against this directive and sets out to take his own, and other's, pets to safety.As someone who thoroughly enjoyed Earle's previous book, WHEN THE SKY FALLS, I knew I had to read this one when I saw it.