Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger

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Wimpy Kid meets The Dangerous Book for Boys Taken from the notebooks of the enigmatic and ultra-cautious dangerologist Docter Noel Zone, DANGER IS EVERYWHERE is a brilliantly funny handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds. DOES IT WARN YOU ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF A SHARK COMES UP OUT OF THE LOO WHILE YOU ARE SITTING ON IT Yes it does. AND WHAT TO DO IF A VOLCANO ERUPTS UNDERNEATH YOUR HOUSE After you've made sure it's not a neighbour's barbecue, this book will let you know exactly how to deal with it.

Reviews

I dislocated my jaw laughing -- Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl
228/10 - That's an understatement. -- William, age 10
Wicked illustrations that will help you tackle silly dangers. Made me laugh out loud and I know my friends at school will love it! -- Robyn, age 8
Awesome jokes that made me laugh out loud ... one of the funniest books I have read. -- Isla, age 9
I loved it because it is full of hilarious pictures . . . such as TEPOC - the Emergency Page Of Calm. Make a copy of this page and show it to your Mum when she is getting stressed! -- Ross, age 10
Loved it! Really enjoyed it - favourite chapter was the danger pets -- Jennifer, age 7
This book is very good for boys as it contains scary and rude things. . . ! -- Tomasz, age 9
Brilliantly silly * Sunday Express *
A star turn that will amuse smart seven-year-olds, 17-year-olds, and, in our experience, 47-year olds . . . well-paced and funny throughout * Time Out London *
A surreal, daft and funny book . . . A bracing satirical sideswipe at today's health-and-safety culture, aimed at kids who'll get the irony and relish the silliness. -- Financial Times
Brilliantly funny * Gransnet.com *
Laugh-out-loud * TheSchoolRun.com *
Imagine the Mighty Boosh crashed into the Wimpy Kid * The Times *

Author Bio

David O'Doherty: is a stand-up comedian, writer and regular guest on television shows such as QI, Have I Got News For You and Would I Lie To You He has written two theatre shows for children, including one where he fixed their bicycles live on stage. Chris Judge is the award winning author/illustrator of The Lonely Beast and a number of other picture books for children. His work has appeared in high-profile advertising campaigns, newspapers, magazines, exhibitions and other media in Ireland and the UK. His most recent work includes cover artwork for Roddy Doyle's Brilliant.