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    A Storey Street novel: Demolition Dad: From the author of Finn s Epic Fails

    Phil Earle

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    Perfect for Father's Day!

    From the author of Finn's Epic Fails, this is a hilarious and warm-hearted story about family, friends and wrestling by multi-award-shortlisted Phil Earle, 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.

    '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

    This is the story of Jake Biggs and his dad, George. George spends all week knocking down buildings ... and all weekend knocking down wrestlers! He's the Demolition Man, and Jake couldn't be prouder. But when Jake hears about a pro-wrestling competition in the USA, and persuades his beloved dad to apply, things don't quite turn out the way he expected ...

    DEMOLITION DAD is DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD in Spandex, a book bursting with humour and heart.

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    Praise for A Storey Street novel: Demolition Dad

    • A war story, a love story, a wonderfully real storyPhil Earle is capable of portraying the teenage world with such sensitivity and power that he should be a must-read author for today's young adults - DAILY TELEGRAPH on Saving DaisyA book that will move you as well as make you laugh - THE BOOKBAG on The Bubble-Wrap BoyPhil "BOOKCRUSHER" Earle has written one, funny, fabulous, pile driving BLAST of a book. (Read it in Lycra for full wrestling experience.) - Liz Pichon

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    Phil Earle

    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.

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