When the Sky Falls: Graphic Novel

A beautiful and luminous interpretation of a modern classic, this is a magnificent achievement * Chris Riddell *A stunning rendering of a powerful, classic, story. This graphic novel evokes the epic mood, colours and atmosphere of World War II blitz times, whilst also communicating the subtle, delicate, detail of incredible and complex relationships. Together, Earle and Fordham have created a masterpiece * MG Leonard *It’s wonderful to see this fine story in such a brilliant new incarnation * David Almond *Phil Earle’s When The Sky Falls is already a stunning story, just stunning, as beautifully told as it is utterly moving, but combined with Fred Fordham’s artwork every heartbeat now hits even harder. This is storytelling at its absolute finest, art and story combined into an incredible emotional journey. This new version is a brand new classic, no question about it. * Jamie Smart *Immersive and deeply moving…it’s illuminated anew in Fordham’s graphic novel adaptation * Scotland on Sunday *

Phil Earle (Author)

Born and raised in the north of England, Phil Earle is the author of numerous acclaimed, award-winning books for children and teenagers. He has worked as a carer, a dramatherapist, a bookseller and a publisher, and loves talking at schools and festivals around the world. His novel When The Sky Falls won the Books Are My Bag Readers Award and the British Book Award for Children’s Fiction. He lives on the side of a very steep hill with his wife, their five children and two dogs.

Fred Fordham (Author, Illustrator)

Fred Fordham has written and illustrated for various publications. This includes adapting and illustrating the graphic novel version of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, again for a graphic novel, and illustrating Philip Pullman’s debut graphic novel The Adventures of John Blake: Mystery of the Ghost Ship.