Accessible, inclusive, funny, and packed with comic strips and cartoons, this adventure series is perfect for fans of Danny Wallace, Liz Pichon and Katie Kirby.
Ferris Foster, age ten, is the only son of his two mums who also foster children. A kind-hearted boy, Ferris embraces his foster siblings, sharing his family and his home with them as best he can. Sometimes he finds this easy. Other times it’s hard.
Join Ferris as he navigates three different exciting adventures with three unique foster siblings. Laugh, learn about fostering and fall in love with Aldo the dog!
Book 1: The Day My DOG Got Famous
PUBLISHER’S BLURB:
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?
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
‘On the surface, this is a funny romp of a book…done excellently with great puns, funny illustrations, a dog who will capture your heart and some true sounding kids thoughts and dialogue. This should definitely appeal to fans of Wimpy Kid and the like.
Where the book tips the line to excellent is the touches of diversity and the truths of human life. There are overworked parents not being there for kids. Background kids of all shapes and sizes, Ferris having a ‘hard to place’ foster sister, and two mums, and what that impact that has. It looks at the how and who can be in care, for respite or permanent – and what that looks like for existing children.
Carney’s books are always a fun and zingy ride with my kind of heart at their core and this this is no exception.’
James, bookseller Rogan’s books
‘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. 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
“Engaging with fab illustrations. Me and my daughter love Jen’s books!”
Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
“a treat to read – as well as comical illustrations, Jen’s writing is always so profound whilst making the reader snort!
“What could easily be a superficial story about two children trying to win a contest is very deep – The Day My Dog Got Famous doesn’t just show the wonder of dogs but it presents a sensitive window into the life of a foster family, as well as the emotions of a young boy who has to deal with children coming in and out of his home for varying lengths of time…
A truly uplifting, hilarious and sensitive read once again from Jen – you must have this in your school or library!”
T Griffiths, AHT and Y6 teacher
“..a fabulous story…that is highly inclusive and…balances humour with heartache to absolute perfection.”
J Sydney, KS2 teacher
“Funny, heartwarming and full of characters who become our friends – don’t miss!”
BUCKLE UP, READER! THIS BOOK IS BURSTING WITH COMIC STRIPS AND CARTOONS!
Since Ferris Foster’s dog got famous, life has taken another surprising turn:
1. Ferris’s new foster brother, Nile, has arrived with a BANG, causing mischief wherever he goes!
2. An unexploded Second World War bomb has been discovered under Ferris’s school, causing it to CLOSE DOWN!
3. Ferris is still a cartooning genius, but between temporary homeschooling and Nile’s noisy science experiments, it’s practically impossible to draw anything!
When the headteacher sets the school a design challenge, Ferris realizes he MUST find a way to work with Nile. But can the boys put their differences aside in order to win the once-in-a-lifetime prize? Or will this partnership have EXPLOSIVE consequences?!
A genuinely uplifting, heartfelt, inclusive and moving story, fizzing with mischief and humour
Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter Boy
Another cracker from Jen Carney! Characters to love, cartoons to make you chuckle and plenty of page-turning drama and surprises
Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of The Fights That Make Us
Genuinely funny and emotional, often at the same time, with a really powerful message about fostering and families. Ideal for Y4.
Jon Biddle, teacher
Full of humour, thought-provoking and highly inclusive, this is a series that I cannot recommend highly enough as one to add to KS2 classroom shelves
Jacqui Sydney, Ex KS2 teacher and children’s book blogger
Reading this with my children (8 and 11) was an absolute joy. It made them laugh but it also made them think which is just what we look for in a children’s book
Andreina Cordani, author and journalist
A brilliant book that has Jen’s fabulous drawings and hilarious observations by the main character, Ferris.
Maisie Chan, author of Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu
Uplifting, sensitive & funny…Lots to learn about fostering & makaton…I loved it
Tom Griffiths, head teacher and book blogger
Thoroughly enjoyed…It took me right back to those rare unicorn days where something beyond unexpected happens at school. And what a family too, I love them.
Jen Carney 