By Jen Carney (author) , Jen Carney (illustrator) Part of the The Famous Series series
"Hilarious, heartwarming new series, sprinkled with comic strips and full of fun"
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February 2024 Book of the Month
Meet Ferris Foster, star of what should become a long running and very popular series of books. Ferris lives with his mums, both very into recycling and re-using, his little foster sister Keely, waiting for her forever home, and his dog Aldo. Ferris loves cartooning and has made Aldo, in the guise of Astoundog, a superhero in the comic he sells in the school playground.
The fly in the ointment is his next-door neighbour show-offy Destiny, owner of super-talented poodle Princess Foo-Foo. When Ferris somehow ends up betting that his videos of Aldo, who in real-life is distinctly un-superhero-ish, will get more views than Destiny’s of Princess Foo-Foo, well, it looks like half-term, possibly even his whole life, will be ruined especially because what’s at stake is Keely’s much-loved, totally irreplaceable blanket. Luckily for Ferris, his cool new foster sister Tia is ready to lend a hand.
Everything about this book is a joy – Ferris’s cartoons, his efforts to turn sleepy Aldo into an internet sensation, the descriptions of his family life – heck, even Destiny is less awful than we thought. Funny, heartwarming and full of characters who become our friends – don’t miss!
A few things you should know about Ferris Foster:
1. He’s the cartooning genius behind ASTOUNDOG (star of The Hoot, available exclusively in his school playground)
2. His best friend is his actual dog, Aldo who is anything but astounding
3. He’s had 13 foster brothers and 8 foster sisters and now he’s about to meet his new foster sister, Tia, for the first time
4. His NEMESIS is his totally annoying neighbour Destiny Dean!
When Destiny boasts about videos of her dog, Princess Foo-Foo, going viral, Ferris foolishly claims that Aldo can easily become a BIGGER internet star.
There's just one problem: Aldo has about as much talent as a teaspoon.
Then Ferris and Tia accidentally film Aldo doing what looks like an amazing trick . . . will Aldo finally live up to the name of his comic book alter-ego and wow the world with his skills or is this about to be the biggest EPIC FAIL ever?
Perfect for fans of Danny Wallace, Liz Pichon and Katie Kirby - buckle up, you’re in for a dog-tastic adventure, packed with comic strips and cartoons!
'Funny, heartfelt and inclusive - a brilliant read!' - Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths
'As the owner of a very average dog myself (she won’t do ‘roll over’ no matter how much I try to teach her!) - I obviously loved Aldo and his rivalry with Princess Foo Foo! A really fun story with Jen’s signature funny illustrations - your kid’s gonna love it!' - Lauren Layfield, TV presenter and author of Indi Raye is Totally Faking It
'Ferris's family are fantastic! I loved his average but adorable dog, his mums (their make-do-and-mend attitude reminded me of me and my partner!), his wise grandpa and many foster-siblings, who remain part of the family even once they have left the family home. All the characters are real and recognisable and a joy to spend time with. This book is 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
'Funny and engaging with fab illustrations. Me and my daughter love Jen's books!' - Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
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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I really enjoyed The Day My Dog Got Famous and I'm looking forward to Spring 2025 for the next book!
I really enjoyed The Day My Dog Got Famous . Ferris Foster is an ordinary kid who really likes making comics and has a dog called Aldo - that he really wants to make famous, so he can beat Destiny Dean in her bet to see whose dog is the most famous! She posts about her dog EVERY DAY on YouStream and they get hundreds of likes.... Read Full Review
This was a funny and exciting story with really fun and enjoyable illustrations and characters which will last forever in my memory.
I think the book was very good. It was one of the best books I’ve ever read. I liked the character Aldo very much as he was very cute, funny and cool. The story was very exciting and I can see myself reading this book again a lot of times. The illustrations were fun to look at and really helped me to imagine the characters better.... Read Full Review
A few things you should know about Ferris Foster: 1. He’s the cartooning genius behind ASTOUNDOG (star of The Hoot, available exclusively in his school playground) 2.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Day My Dog Got Famous and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
The Day My Dog Got Famous features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Graphic Novels & Comics, Pets, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, PSHE: Siblings, PSHE: Family Issues, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Star Books, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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The Day My Dog Got Famous was written by Jen Carney and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
The Day My Dog Got Famous has 269 pages
Yes it is part of The Famous Series series
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