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How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
A magical adventure from the bestselling author of The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
By Ben Miller
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About The Book
A boy, a dog, and a magical body-swap adventure! Turn the page, share the adventure in the bestselling magical mystery from million-copy seller Ben Miller.
'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans
George has always wondered what it's like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up with an enchanted fountain means he swaps places with Midnight, a huge and loveable hound! Becoming a dog is an amazing adventure, until George uncovers a plan that could threaten Midnight's home. Can the two friends save the day before the clock strikes twelve and leaves them stuck in each other's bodies forever?
A magical race-against-time for a boy and his dog best friend – discover the funny and heartwarming classic storytelling from bestselling author and beloved actor, Ben Miller, with beautiful illustrations from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.
'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans
George has always wondered what it's like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up with an enchanted fountain means he swaps places with Midnight, a huge and loveable hound! Becoming a dog is an amazing adventure, until George uncovers a plan that could threaten Midnight's home. Can the two friends save the day before the clock strikes twelve and leaves them stuck in each other's bodies forever?
A magical race-against-time for a boy and his dog best friend – discover the funny and heartwarming classic storytelling from bestselling author and beloved actor, Ben Miller, with beautiful illustrations from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.
About The Author
David Reiss
BEN MILLER is the bestselling author of magical stories for all the family: The Night I Met Father Christmas, The Boy Who Made the World Disappear, The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight, The Night We Got Stuck in a Story, Once Upon a Legend, Robin Hood, Aged 10 3/4, Diary of a Big Bad Wolf, Diary of a Puss in Boots, Diary of a Christmas Elf, Secrets of a Christmas Elf, Adventures of a Christmas Elf. He is an actor, director and comedian, best-known for the Armstrong and Miller sketch show, the Johnny English and Paddington films, BBC’s Death in Paradise and Netflix smash, Bridgerton.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (September 30, 2021)
- Length: 368 pages
- ISBN13: 9781471192470
- Ages: 7 - 99
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Raves and Reviews
‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’
– Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible'
– Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Wonderful, funny, magical'
– Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
‘A magical adventure’
– Sunday Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale
‘Great for reading aloud’
– Week Junior on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale
'Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful'
– Red Magazine
'Fabulous'
– Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
‘A fire-side gem of a story’
– Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure'
– Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘Clever and amusing’
– Sunday Times on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘A delightful tale for kids both small and big'
– My Weekly on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Utterly festive and charming'
– BookTrust on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘A beautifully illustrated take on the classic tale by comedian Ben Miller’
– Best Magazine on The Night I Met Father Christmas
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