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The Dawn of Adonis

By Phil Earle

Part of the World War II / Wartime Animal Stories series

Adjectives

gripping heartfelt atmospheric suspenseful

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure Animals

Synopsis

In 1911 London, twelve-year-old Nettie Beecroft becomes entangled in a perilous mission to rescue a baby silverback gorilla from the clutches of the ruthless Goliath Deeds and his gang. Facing the dangers of the city's underworld, Nettie must navigate treacherous alleys and confront formidable foes to save the vulnerable creature.

About the author

Phil Earle is a much-loved British author who writes exciting and heartfelt books for children. He is best known for his award-winning story 'When the Sky Falls', which is about bravery and friendship during the war. Phil enjoys visiting schools to inspire young readers and hopes his stories help children believe in themselves.

Pages

169 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2025

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