Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger

What do our readers think of Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book very funny, especially the silly dangers, memorable jokes and lively illustrations, and some enjoy reading it again and sharing it with friends. Some older children think it feels too simple or childish, and the many invented abbreviations can be confusing.

What does the Pageticker team say about Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger?

Danger Is Everywhere is gloriously silly, with Dr Noel Zone’s wild warnings and Chris Judge’s lively illustrations turning everyday objects into potential catastrophes. It is especially good for children who enjoy joke books, visual gags and dipping in and out of a story.

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What is Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger about?

Join Dr. Noel Zone, the world's only dangerologist, as he guides you through the most unexpected hazards lurking in everyday life. From snakes disguised as toothbrushes to sharks hiding in toilets, this fully illustrated handbook is packed with hilarious advice to keep you safe. With laugh-out-loud humour and creative illustrations on every page, 'Danger Is Everywhere' will have readers chuckling from start to finish.

About the author

David O'Doherty is a funny Irish author and comedian who loves to make people laugh. He writes books full of jokes and adventure, including the popular 'Danger Is Everywhere' series. David enjoys playing the keyboard and coming up with silly ideas, inspiring children to use their imaginations and have fun reading.

Discussion ideas around Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger

Dr Noel Zone: What do Dr Noel Zone’s fears tell us about the way he sees the world?

Silly Dangers: Which of the book’s pretend dangers is the funniest, and why does it work as a joke?

Real Safety: How can we tell the difference between a genuinely useful safety tip and one of Dr Noel Zone’s ridiculous warnings?

Pictures and Words: How do Chris Judge’s illustrations make the advice funnier or easier to understand?

Worry and Imagination: Can imagining dangers ever be helpful, and when might it make ordinary things seem scarier than they really are?