Description

From the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls: The Times Children’s Book of the Year, winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Children’s Fiction, winner of the British Book Award for Children’s Fiction Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal.

Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing

September 1939. The world is on the brink of war. As his dad marches off to fight, Noah makes him a promise, to keep their beloved family dog safe.

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. But not Noah. He’s not that sort of boy. With his two friends in tow, he goes on the run, to save his dog and as many animals as he can. No matter what.

Publisher Review

"A page-turning triumph to make you laugh and cry - it's Phil Earle at his best" -- Jacqueline Wilson "This book doubles down on Phil Earle's reputation as a masterful writer; a compelling, action-packed and heartfelt story" -- MG Leonard "Earle's mastery is to find the heart in the most heartless situations. His writing is lyrical, powerful and beautiful - this is a writer at the very top of their game" -- Maz Evans "A superb adventure full of characters who feel like friends. Earle is on magnificent form - by turns funny, heartbreaking, and bold. I loved every perfectly-written page" -- Katya Balen "A truly brilliant story of courage and resilience and exceptional animals. This wartime Incredible Journey (only far, far better) is definitely Phil Earle's best yet" -- Emma Carroll