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Phil Earle

Phil Earle

Phil Earle was born and raised in the great city of Hull. His first job was as a care worker in a children's home, which inspired him to train as a drama therapist. After a couple of years in the care sector, Phil chose the more sedate lifestyle of a bookseller and now spends his time writing children's books as well as selling them for a publisher. Phil lives on a hill in south-east London with his family, and writes on the bus to work. No one has used this as an excuse to pinch his laptop. Yet.

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  • Albert and the Garden of Doom

    Albert and the Garden of Doom

    Author: Phile Earle Illustrator: Jamie Littler
    Publisher: Orion
    Interest age: 5-8
    Reading age: 6+

    Albie loves playing football in his garden. The problem is, he's always kicking the ball over the fence to the spooky, weed-infested Garden of Doom next door.

  • Being Billy

    Being Billy

    Author: Phil Earle
    Publisher: Penguin Books
    Interest age: 12+
    Reading age: 11+

    Billy is angry with the whole world and with himself. But when it looks like his younger brother and sister may be taken from him, what is left of his world begins to fall apart.

  • Elsie and the Magic Biscuit Tin

    Elsie and the Magic Biscuit Tin

    Author: Phil Earle Illustrator: Jamie Littler
    Publisher: Orion Children’s Books (Early Reader)
    Interest age: 4-8
    Reading age: 6+

    Elsie's funny adventure is illustrated colourfully and with lots of expression by Jamie Littler, providing a warm cautionary tale for younger children.

  • Heroic

    Heroic

    Author: Phil Earle
    Publisher: Penguin Books
    Interest age: 14+
    Reading age: 13+

    Brothers Jammy and Sonny see their lives changed forever when Jammy joins the army and is sent to Afghanistan.

  • Mind the Gap

    Mind the Gap

    Author: Phil Earle
    Publisher: Barrington Stoke
    Interest age: 12+
    Reading age: 12+

    When Mikey's unreliable, mysterious and more than slightly dodgy dad Vinny dies, Mikey seems to lose himself and spirals into a self-destructive spiral of despair - and his best friend loses Mikey. 

  • Saving Daisy

    Saving Daisy

    Author: Phil Earle
    Publisher: Penguin Books
    Interest age: 14+
    Reading age: 13+

    Daisy's mum is gone. Her dad refuses to talk about it. As far as Daisy's concerned, it's all her fault.

  • Superdad’s Day Off

    Superdad’s Day Off

    Author: Phil Earle Illustrator: Steve May
    Publisher: Little Gems
    Interest age: 5-8
    Reading age: 6+

    Stanley is an ordinary boy from an ordinary family, with one notable exception: his father is a superhero. With lively, colourful illustrations, short chapters and clear, well-spaced text, this very funny tale is ideal for reluctant readers.

  • Superhero Street

    Superhero Street

    Author: Phil Earle Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
    Publisher: Orion Children’s Books
    Interest age: 7-12
    Reading age: 7+

    Superhero Street is a heartwarming and laugh-out-loud read that celebrates mums as the everyday superheroes they are. Sara Ogilvie's illustrations add an even more warm, hilarious background to Earle's realistic family.

  • The Bubble Wrap Boy

    The Bubble Wrap Boy

    Author: Phil Earle
    Publisher: Penguin

    Charlie goes in search of something he is good at, that will make him feel better after being picked on at school. When he discovers skateboarding his whole life changes, but can he persuade his overprotective Mum to let him develop his talent?

  • The War Next Door

    The War Next Door

    Author: Phil Earle Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
    Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
    Interest age: 8-11
    Reading age: 8+

    The War Next Door turns its focus to Masher, the bully of Storey Street. Part of the Storey Street series, Phil Earle's book has all the usual wit, pace, fun and silliness - but also gives a nicely rounded perspective on bullies.

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