Life isn't fair for Benjy. His dad is marrying Benjy's teacher, Carol, and she and her daughter are moving in. Benjy's mum is having a baby with her new husband. Carol's dog has had an accident and they all think it's his fault - and now the rotten mutt won't leave Benjy alone.
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Jacqueline Roy is a dual-heritage author who teaches creative writing at Manchester University. She has published several books for children, including Benjy's Ghost, also published by Walker Books. Jacqueline lives in Chorlton, Manchester.
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