by Carney, Jen | Interest age: from c 8 years Published 05/02/2026 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom as part of The Famous Series series Paperback | 240 pages196 x 130 x 18mm | 170gBUCKLE UP, READER! THIS BOOK IS PACKED WITH OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD COMIC STRIPS AND CARTOONS!First Ferris Foster’s dog got famous, and then his school did! He’s ready for normal life again, that is until his new foster brother Arthur arrives:The boys couldn’t be more different: Arthur is OBSESSED with space, whereas Ferris has more down-to-earth hobbies, like rating crisps out of 10.Arthur’s going to spend half-term at camp, giving Ferris the time (and space) to draw the best cartoon ever and win a grand cash prize that could change everything.On top of all that, Ferris and his mums are preparing for a nerve-wracking interview which will decide if they’ll finally become his foster-sister Keely’s forever family.But when the Fosters drop Arthur off at Camp Space-Tacular, he has a SUPERNOVA of a meltdown and doesn’t want Ferris to leave! Can Ferris help Arthur, draw his competition-winning comic, and convince Keely’s social worker he’s the perfect big brother, or are his plans just too astronomical?!Praise for THE DAY MY DOG GOT FAMOUS:'Funny, heartfelt and inclusive - a brilliant read!' Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths 'A really fun story with funny illustrations - your kid’s gonna love it!' Lauren Layfield, TV presenter and author of Indi Raye is Totally Faking It'Warm-hearted, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny!' Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of Proud of Me 'Engaging with fab illustrations. Me and my daughter love Jen's books!' Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone LaughPraise for THE DAY MY SCHOOL GOT FAMOUS: A genuinely uplifting, heartfelt, inclusive and moving story, fizzing with mischief and humour - Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter Boy
