The Day My School Got Famous

By Jen Carney

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0241631351
• ISBN13: 9780241631355
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7