Product Description
The Day My School Exploded
Author(s): Jen Carney
Format: Paperback
A genuinely uplifting, heartfelt, inclusive and moving story, fizzing with mischief and humour - Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter Boy
Jen Carney weaves humour and empathy into every page! - Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths
Since Ferris Foster's dog got famous, life has taken another surprising turn:
1. Ferris's new foster brother, Nile, has arrived with a BANG, causing mischief wherever he goes!
2. An unexploded Second World War bomb has been discovered under Ferris's school, causing it to CLOSE DOWN!
3. Ferris is still a cartooning genius, but between temporary homeschooling and Nile's noisy science experiments, it's practically impossible to draw anything!
When the headteacher sets the school a design challenge, Ferris realizes he MUST find a way to work with Nile. But can the boys put their differences aside in order to win the once-in-a-lifetime prize? Or will this partnership have EXPLOSIVE consequences?!
Buckle Up, Reader! This Book Is Bursting with Comic Strips and Cartoons!
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 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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