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How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
A magical animal mystery 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 master storyteller Ben Miller.
'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans
‘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
*BRAND NEW ADVENTURE ROBIN HOOD AGED 10 3/4 AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW*
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.
Praise for Ben Miller:
'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine
'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans
‘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
*BRAND NEW ADVENTURE ROBIN HOOD AGED 10 3/4 AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW*
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.
Praise for Ben Miller:
'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine
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 and Diary of a Christmas Elf. His next children's book, The Night We Got Stuck in a Story, will be released in September 2022. 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 recent Netflix smash, Bridgerton.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (May 12, 2022)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781471192463
- Ages: 7 and up
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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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