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The Day My Brother Got Famous

By Jen Carney

Adjectives

humorous heartfelt inclusive engaging

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is The Day My Brother Got Famous about?

Ferris Foster is eager for a return to normality after his dog and school gained fame. However, his new foster brother, Arthur, arrives with a passion for space, contrasting Ferris's more grounded interests. With Arthur attending a space camp during half-term, Ferris plans to create a prize-winning cartoon. Meanwhile, the family prepares for an important interview to adopt his foster sister, Keely. When Arthur struggles at camp, Ferris must balance supporting him, completing his comic, and proving he's the ideal big brother.

About the author

Jen Carney is a children’s author and illustrator who loves making people laugh with her books. She is best known for writing ‘The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.’ series, full of fun adventures and doodles. Jen enjoys drawing, eating biscuits, and spending time with her family and her dog.

Pages

208 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Edition published

2026

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