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The Day My School Got Famous

The Day My School Got Famous

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Summary

BUCKLE UP, READER! THIS BOOK IS PACKED WITH COMIC STRIPS AND CARTOONS!

Since Ferris Foster’s dog got famous, life has taken a surprising turn:

1. Ferris’s new foster brother, Nile, has burst into his life with a BANG, making Ferris worry that his mums might give up fostering for good.

2. Something HUGE, OLD and DANGEROUS has been discovered under Ferris’s school, causing it to CLOSE DOWN! (For now.)

3. Ferris is still a cartooning genius, but between homeschooling and Nile’s dodgy science experiments, finding somewhere quiet to draw has become practically impossible.

Ferris’ teacher presents the children with an arty competition, but can the boys put their differences aside, work as a team and win the once in a lifetime opportunity? Or will Nile’s obsession with experiments have EXPLOSIVE consequences?

Praise for THE DAY MY DOG GOT FAMOUS:

'Funny, heartfelt and inclusive - a brilliant read!' Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths

'A really fun story with funny illustrations - your kid’s gonna love it!' Lauren Layfield, TV presenter and author of Indi Raye is Totally Faking It

'Warm-hearted, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny. It shows that family is bigger than biology - it's about who you love and who you look out for - and there's room for everyone!' Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of Proud of Me

"Engaging with fab illustrations. Me and my daughter love Jen's books!" Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

About the author

Jen Carney

Jen Carney is an author-illustrator who lives in Lancashire with her wife and three children. She writes contemporary laugh-out-loud middle-grade fiction that celebrates diversity and modern families.
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