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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 Synopsis
A boy, a dog, and a magical body-swap adventure! Enter a world of wonder in the brand-new classic adventure from top-ten bestselling children's author, Ben Miller.
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.
About This Edition
ISBN: |
9781471192463 |
Publication date: |
12th May 2022 |
Author: |
Ben Miller |
Publisher: |
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books an imprint of Simon & Schuster Ltd |
Format: |
Paperback |
Pagination: |
302 pages |
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Press Reviews
Ben Miller Press Reviews
Praise for The Night I Met Father Christmas;
'A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' -- Ruth Jones
'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' -- Alexander Armstrong
'A fire-side gem of a story' -- Abi Elphinstone
'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' -- Philip Ardagh
'Clever and amusing' -- Sunday Times
'A delightful tale for kids both small and big' -- My Weekly
'Utterly festive and charming' -- BookTrust
'A beautifully illustrated take on the classic tale by comedian Ben Miller' -- Best Magazine
Praise for How I Became a Dog Called Midnight;
'Wonderful, funny, magical' -- Chris Evans
Praise for The Day I Fell into a Fairytale;
'A magical adventure' -- Sunday Express
'Great for reading aloud' -- Week Junior
'Each of [Ben's] five books is joyous and thoughtful' -- Red Magazine
Praise for The Boy Who Made the World Disappear;
'Fabulous' -- Sunday Express
Author
About Ben Miller
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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