When the Sky Falls: Graphic Novel by Phil Earle and Fred Fordham

A stunning graphic-novel edition of the multi-award-winning story about the incredible friendship between a young boy and a silverback gorilla during the Second World War, inspired by a true story. From the bestselling author of Finn's Epic Fails. 1941.

War is raging. And Joseph has been sent to live in the city, where bombers rule the skies. There, he 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, Joseph and Adonis become friends, but what will happen when the bombers set him rampaging free?

Winner of the British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year. ‘A magnificent achievement’ Chris Riddell

‘A brilliant new incarnation’ David Almond

'Earle and Fordham have created a masterpiece' M.G. Leonard

'This is storytelling at its absolute finest, art and story combined into an incredible emotional journey' Jamie Smart

Illustrated by:Fred Fordham
Series:Bestselling Adventure Stories
Format:Paperback / softback 240 pages
Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd
Imprint:Andersen Press Ltd
ISBN:9781839135620
Published:9 Oct 2025
Classifications:Interest age: from c 9 years, Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Comic strip fiction / graphic novels (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: death & bereavement (Children's / Teenage)
Weight:566g
Dimensions:206 x 167 x 17 (mm)