When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle

When the Sky Falls

Phil Earle

320 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

Inspired by a true story. It's 1940, and Joseph has been packed off to stay with Mrs F, a gruff woman with no great fondness for children. To Joseph's amazement, she owns the rundown city zoo where Joseph meets Adonis, a huge silverback gorilla. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 70%
adventurous 43%
tense 37%
inspiring 35%
reflective 28%
hopeful 26%
challenging 21%
dark 17%
informative 11%
funny 6%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.14

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