Tag Archives: Phil Earle

The Dawn of Adonis by Phil Earle: kindness and courage in children’s literature

Posted on June 30, 2025 by alibrarylady

When I am asked to justify why I enjoy reading children’s books one of the many reasons I give is that a well written story for a young audience frequently contains the best aspects of humanity. Although they may feature … Continue reading →

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New Children’s Books From Barrington Stoke

Posted on January 3, 2024 by alibrarylady

Regular readers will know how highly I rate the publishers Barrington Stoke for all they do to encourage reading for pleasure for every single child. These three new books written by acclaimed authors published this week are a wonderful example … Continue reading →

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FCBG Children’s Book Award Blog Tour: While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle

Posted on March 27, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to my stop on the Children’s Book Award Blog Tour!  Today I am delighted to share a blog from Phil Earle all about his shortlisted title While The Storm Rages. First a little information about the award itself. The … Continue reading →

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While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle

Posted on May 30, 2022 by alibrarylady

While the Storm Rages is a thrilling and emotional adventure set at the start of the Second World War. Phil Earle’s writing is wise and kind, utterly believable, both hilariously funny and heartbreakingly sad in the turn of a page. … Continue reading →

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2021 – A Year in Children’s Books

Posted on December 29, 2021 by alibrarylady

It is those few days between Christmas and New Year when we start to anticipate what the coming year may bring and also a time to reflect on the last twelve months. Others have written about their favourite books of … Continue reading →

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When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle

Posted on May 24, 2021 by alibrarylady

When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle is an extraordinary story told with compassion and understanding. Dealing with the darkest of human emotions; anger, loss, grief, fear and humiliation it shows us that these can be overcome with love, understanding … Continue reading →

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