How I Became a Dog Called Midnight

A magical adventure from the bestselling author of The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale

Ben Miller author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd

Publishing:14th Jan '27

£7.99

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How I Became a Dog Called Midnight cover

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.

‘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

ISBN: 9781398561625

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 19mm

Weight: unknown

320 pages

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