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Biographical note
PHIL EARLE was born and raised in Hull and kick-started his love of books with a job as a children's bookseller. Phil now works in childrenâs publishing and is the award-winning author of several books for young readers including Get Me Out of Here, a recent collaboration with Andy McNab, and the young adult novels Being Billy, and Mind the Gap. Phil's When the Sky Falls was Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for June 2021. Elisa Paganelli is an acclaimed and award-winning illustrator and designer originally from Modena, Italy. She illustrated The Highland Falcon Thief by M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, which won the British Book of the Year â Childrenâs Fiction in 2021. At the 2020 Cose Belle Festival, Elisaâs artwork titled Kizuna was also longlisted for the Italian Illustration Award. Elisa has been commissioned worldwide by leading publishers in Italy and France; her most recent and popular titles being Un albero molto speciale and La Moufle.<p>"A real winner â a great story told with humour and heart" â Matt Oldfield</p>
<p>âA heart-warming and inspiring tale that shows the power of football, but also shines a light on the often under-reported issue of children facing homelessnessâ â Homeless World Cup Foundation</p>
<p>"There is so much to enjoy in this inspirational, uplifting and insightful story ⌠an honest and sensitive exploration of poverty and homelessness, all crowned by Paganelli's beautifully emotive artwork" â Lancashire Evening Post</p>
<p>"A big-hearted story of family and football" â The Bookseller</p>
<p>"A touching adventure combining the themes of family and football ⌠Sensitive, honest and tackling some challenging topics" â Armadillo</p>