The Day My Brother Got Famous

About this book

Ten-year-old Ferris Foster loves to draw and can’t wait to spend half term creating a comic-strip to enter in a competition run by his favourite magazine, KidToon. He is sure that the £1000 prize money will convince the adoption panel that his two mums can afford to formally adopt his little foster sister Keely, who has lived with them since she was one day old.  

Arthur, Ferris's foster brother, is autistic and knows everything there is to know about his favourite topic of space. Although he's eager to attend Space Camp during half term, he struggles with busy, loud social environments and becomes extremely anxious when he arrives at camp. He insists that Ferris stays with him, but how can Ferris support Arthur and still find time to draw an award-winning cartoon? 

This superb story thoughtfully explores neurodiversity, friendship, ethical dilemmas and the importance of standing up for what is right. Hilarious and heart-warming, it is the third book about Ferris and his family, which can also be enjoyed as a standalone tale. Black-and-white illustrations feature throughout and include a range of amusing comic strips.