George’s dad is the manager of a large English estate. Both George and Dad like the owner (Lady Jane) and her daughter Coco, even considering them friends. When Lady Jane and Coco return from a cruise with a man called Clive, George is very surprised to learn he is Lady Jane’s new husband. He was the magician on the cruise ship. It sounds all a bit quick to George, but Coco doesn’t seem to mind.

George is out late one night when he sees Clive acting strangely next to a small fountain on the estate. Is he practicing a new magic trick? What George sees is much more than that and he knew he must tell Coco.

Coco isn’t convinced of George’s worries about her new stepdad. At least not until the weirdest thing happens to George and Clive’s large black shaggy dog, Midnight. They have changed places – George inside Midnight, and Midnight inside George.

George’s dad and Coco’s mum refuse to believe what they’re trying to tell them, so Midnight, George and Coco put together a plan to put things right.

Everything goes wrong! Will Clive achieve his master plan? He is keen to make millions, at the expense of Coco and Lady Jane. How can George help from inside the body of a dog?

This story is funny, thrilling, clever and easy to read. It also has a great twist at the ending that I never saw coming. If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to be a dog, this is the book for you. Smells, scratches, and dog etiquette are just a few of the things you will learn about from a dog’s point of view.

A really enjoyable read for middle grade readers. Would make a great Read Aloud. 

Author – Ben Miller

Age – 7+

(2021, Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster, Dogs, Animals, Body Swap, Magic, Giant Carp, Fish, Fishing, English Estate, Cruise Ship magician, Quick marriage, Friendship, Evil Plan, Jewelry thief, Master plan, Betrayal, Secret, Dog Pound, Greed, Crime, Revenge)