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.
Books
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
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.
Demolition Dad
Author: Phil Earle Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Publisher: Orion Children’s Books
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 9+
Demolition Dad is sure to delight children, and adults, of all ages and is perfect for fans of David Walliams and Roald Dahl.
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
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.
Northern Soul
Author: Phil Earle
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 8+
Marv is desperate to make an impression on the girl of his dreams but with no idea quite how to do it he takes advice from a long-dead soul singer. Cue hilarious consequences and some truly awful song lyrics.
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 Dog That Saved the World (Cup)
Author: Phil Earle Illustrator: Elisa Paganelli
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 9-13
Reading age: 8+
For Pickles the dog and his owner Elsie, football is everything – they love nothing more than playing the beautiful game together. So when Elsie’s local team win the chance to play a half-time match at the upcoming World Cup, the pair are very excited. But off-pitch, times are hard. Elsie’s dad is struggling to pay for rent and food. To make matters worse, t…
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.
While the Storm Rages
Author: Phil Earle
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
Inspired by true events, this poignant tale of children determined to protect animals during World War II is a joy to read.