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A Storey Street novel: The War Next Door

From the author of Finn’s Epic Fails

Phil Earle, Author

Sara Ogilvie, Illustrator

Paperback

Series: A Storey Street novel

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Publication date: October 6, 2016

Category: Bullying

ISBN: 9781444013917

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From the author of Finn’s Epic Fails, this is the third book in multi-award-shortlisted author Phil Earle’s Storey Street series, illustrated by award-winning artist, Sara Ogilvie. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Liz Pichon, each book in this laugh-out-loud series focuses on a different neighbour.

Winner of the Hull Children’s Book Award

Masher is the bully of Storey Street. No one ever dares stand up to him and that’s the way he likes it.

But then Jemima and her family move into the plot of land next door. Jemima isn’t afraid of him at all, and she’s making him look like a bit of a wimp.

To Masher, that just means one thing: war. (At least until teatime…)

Praise for Storey Street Book 1 – Demolition Dad:
‘One funny, fabulous, pile driving BLAST of a book.’ ― LIZ PICHON
‘A wonderful mix of heart, wit and wrestling Lycra’ ― KATHERINE RUNDELL
‘Warm, funny and heartfelt … A phenomenal book’ ― ROBIN STEVENS

Reviews

A laugh-out-loud read full of capes and japes! If you like Superheroes this is right down your Street!

Danny Wallace, presenter and bestselling author, on SUPERHERO STREET

Phil "BOOKCRUSHER" Earle has written one, funny, fabulous, pile driving BLAST of a book. (Read it in Lycra for full wrestling experience.)

Liz Pichon on DEMOLITION DAD

Sara Ogilvie's beautifully drawn illustrations add real life and humour

David Tazzyman, illustrator of MR GUM

Down to earth humour, somewhat silly and decidedly positive, this is a lively read that children will thoroughly enjoy

Parents In Touch

This very funny story has emotive undertones that give us plenty of food for thought

Primary Times

...there's a lot of affection here, as we watch Masher's transformation over the chapters. It's very refreshing to see him presented as a rounded character. Throw into the mix Ogilvie's deliciously detailed sketches, and this is a fun read, indeed.

BookTrust

This is the third instalment of the Storey Street series by Yorkshire author Phil Earle as he expands the ever-engaging story street with a brilliant female hero

Big Issue (North)

Part of the Storey Street series, Phil Earle's book has all the usual wit, pace and silliness

Book Trust

This is Earle's best to date: the hilarity and rapid pace are balanced by the very real issues of dealing with emotions, bullying and conforming to expectations. A fun and heart-warming read, peppered with wit

Inis

Aimed at younger children, this novel has plenty of twists and intrigue to keep readers engaged but also touches on some larger issues: the unhappiness of bullies and the importance of having the courage to do the Right Thing

School Librarian

Hilarious and heartfelt it's really unusual to see the bully at the centre of the story. Instead of Masher being a one dimensional baddy, Phil allows us to see how his personality has been shaped and influenced by a dastardly, devious Dad. It has an emotional depth to it which I found really touching.

Book Lover Jo

This is a hilarious book that encourages children to put themselves in someone else's shoes.

THE INDEPENDENT

These books have all the humour and slapstick you'd expect, but it's their enormous heart and genuine diversity that makes them stand out in a very crowded genre.

The Bookseller

Warm-hearted fun

The Daily Mail on SUPERHERO STREET

Phil Earle

Phil Earle was born in the great city of Hull in 1974, and spent the next eighteen years playing a lot of sport, messing around in plays and trying to sing in bands. He has had jobs as a care worker in a residential kids’ home and a bookseller, and now works as sales and marketing director for David Fickling books. In 2016, Phil was appointed as Reading charity BookTrust’s new writer-in-residence. He lives on a hill in Yorkshire with his wife and three children and his favourite place to write is on the bus. Visit Phil’s website, www.philearle.com, or follow him on twitter @philearle.