While the Storm Rages
£7.99
September 1939. Britain is on the brink of war. As Noah Price’s dad marches off to fight, he asks his son to honour one vital promise: that he will keep their dog, Winn, safe. No matter what. Noah agrees, but his best intentions are crushed when the government advises people to have their pets put to sleep as part of the war preparations. Children are heartbroken, queues outside vets’ surgeries stretch for miles. But Noah is a resourceful and impetuous child. He won’t just do what he is told. Far from it. With his two friends in tow, he makes a pledge. To go on the run, and save as many animals as he can, whatever the cost. So begins the most thrilling of adventures, involving a stolen ark, a motley crew of animals and a crashed Spitfire. Can Noah possibly save the animals, and lead them all to the promised land?
From the bestselling author of When the Sky Falls comes the remarkable story of Noah’s fight to save his beloved family dog following the outbreak of the Second World War. 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, Noah and his two best friends go on the run to save his dog and as many animals as they can… ‘A page-turning triumph to make you laugh and cry – it’s Phil Earle at his best’ Jacqueline Wilson’A triumph’ The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week’Another gritty adventure full of heart, humour and historical accuracy’ Daily Mail
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