By Ben Miller (author) , Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini (illustrator)
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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. Funny and heartwarming classic storytelling from bestselling author and beloved actor, Ben Miller, with beautiful illustrations from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini and a brand-new cover from Elisa Paganelli.
Praise for Ben Miller:
'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
'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
'A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas
'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
Bestselling children's author Ben Miller plays the title role in ITV’S hit series Professor T, it's third series set to broadcast in autumn 2023.
A much-loved, longstanding star of film, television and stage, Ben is known for his role as Bough in the Jhnny English feature films alongside Rowan Atkinson. Many know him as one half of the eponymous comedy duo behind the BAFTA winning The Armstrong and Miller Show (BBC) with Alexander Armstrong. As well as starring as Richard Poole in the hugely popular Death in Paradise (BBC).
Ben’s film credits include Paddington 2 (Studio Canal), alongside Ben Whishaw and Hugh Bonneville; What We Did on our Holiday (BBC Films), with Rosamund Pike and Billy Connolly; Off the Rails with Judi Dench and Sally Phillips, Netflix’s The Loneliest Boy in the World and most recently Sky’s This Christmas.
Alongside Professor T, Ben’s wealth of TV credits include include We Are Most Amazed and Amused (ITV), Horrible Science (ITV), and Mike Bartlett’s Sticks and Stones. Ben has guest starred in countless hit shows such as Episodes, French and Saunders and Doctor Who.
Ben was the 9th biggest bestselling Children’s Fiction Author in 2021. Beloved by families around the UK his books include The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight and The Boy Who Made the World Disappear.
Photo credit Faye Thomas Photography
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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 EvansGeorge has always wondered what it's like to be a dog.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed How I Became a Dog Called Midnight and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
How I Became a Dog Called Midnight features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Crime & Mystery, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Funny, Animal Stories, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations
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How I Became a Dog Called Midnight was written by Ben Miller and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
How I Became a Dog Called Midnight has 320 pages
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