The Dawn of Adonis: The much-anticipated follow-up to the award-winning When the Sky Falls (Bestselling Adventure Stories)

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What is The Dawn of Adonis: The much-anticipated follow-up to the award-winning When the Sky Falls (Bestselling Adventure Stories) about?

In 1911, a baby gorilla arrives in London after being smuggled from the Congolese rainforest. Ruthless criminal Goliath Deeds plans to sell the animal for a fortune, aided by his young pickpocket, Toff Squabble. When twelve-year-old Nettie Beecroft discovers the gorilla’s plight, she is drawn into a dangerous rescue through the city’s docks, tunnels and hidden streets. With gangsters close behind, Nettie and Toff must decide whom to trust—and whether they can 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.