
Titles in This Set
How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
Diary of a Christmas Elf
The Night I Met Father Christmas
The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)
Overview
Actor, comedian, and physicist Ben Miller brings his warmth and wit to this five-book bundle of chapter books for young readers. The set gathers a body-swap comedy, two festive favorites starring Santa's workshop and a snowy Christmas Eve encounter, a fairytale adventure that pulls a modern kid into a storybook world, and a bold tale about a boy who learns to face his fears. Together they showcase Miller's knack for blending laugh-out-loud humor with genuine heart, making this collection an easy pick for family bookshelves, classroom libraries, or a stack of gifts under the tree.
About the Books
Ben Miller writes with the instincts of a natural performer, pacing each story so that jokes land, hearts swell, and pages keep turning. How I Became a Dog Called Midnight opens the set with a mischievous premise: a boy and a dog trade places and must learn to live in each other's world before the swap becomes permanent. Diary of a Christmas Elf and The Night I Met Father Christmas lean into the holiday season, following an apprentice elf navigating workshop chaos and a child's unforgettable meeting with Santa on a snowy night. The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale sends its hero tumbling into a living storybook, where imagination becomes the only tool sharp enough to outwit trouble and find a way home. The Boy Who Made the World Disappear closes the collection with a story about courage, responsibility, and what happens when a boy's wish to escape his problems takes a strange and surprising turn. Across all five books, young readers meet loyal companions, quick-thinking heroes, and just enough magic to make everyday life feel extraordinary. Short chapters, warm narration, and Miller's comic timing make these stories equally suited to solo reading or a shared read-aloud at bedtime, giving every young reader a book in the set to match their mood and plenty of reasons to reach for the next one.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
How I Became a Dog Called Midnight — A boy and a dog swap lives in a funny, heartwarming tale about walking in someone else's paws.
Diary of a Christmas Elf — An apprentice elf in Santa's workshop learns that small choices can make a big difference at Christmas.
The Night I Met Father Christmas — A child's snowy encounter with Santa unfolds into a gentle, memorable holiday story.
The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale — A modern kid tumbles into a living storybook and must use imagination to find a way home.
The Boy Who Made the World Disappear — A boy wishes his problems away, only to learn a surprising lesson about facing them instead.
About the Author
Ben Miller is a British actor, comedian, and former physicist known for his television and film work, who has also built a career writing children's fiction. Drawing on his own sense of humor and curiosity, Miller crafts stories that mix comedy, warmth, and a touch of magic, appealing to young readers who enjoy both laughs and heart. His children's books have found a devoted readership among families looking for engaging, funny, and emotionally satisfying chapter books to share at home, in the classroom, or at bedtime, and his warm, comic voice keeps young readers turning pages long after lights-out.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Funny, festive, and full of heart, this five-book bundle is an easy win for a birthday gift, holiday season stocking stuffer, or new addition to a classroom library. With short chapters and Ben Miller's signature wit, it's a set that turns reluctant readers into eager ones, one giggle at a time, all year round.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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