Product Description
The Day My School Exploded
Author: Jen Carney
Format: Paperback
Recommended for ages 8+
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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