Have you heard about the notorious Page 9 Scorpion? Do you know how to spot if a new teacher at your school is secretly a vampire? All will be revealed in this hilarious kids’ book by Irish comedian David O’Doherty.
‘Danger is Everywhere’ is a handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds. In it, Doctor Noel Zone describes in detail how to react when encountering strange, wild creatures like the toilet shark (they hate jazz, by the way), and how to stay safe in ordinary everyday places like school or the supermarket. As he reminds readers over and over, in large capital letters throughout the book: DANGER IS EVERYWHERE.
By reading this comical book, kids can become qualified DANGEROLOGISTS and earn themselves a Diploma of Dangerology!
Kid’s Review
My 8-year-old son adored this book! He was regularly laughing out loud and running up to show me the funny illustrations by illustrator Chris Judge.
“This book is so funny!! He thinks really normal things are dangerous, like doing homework or visiting granny.”
For Parents
Parents might enjoy this book too, particularly the section on birthday parties, where the author advises: “The longer it goes on, the more things that can go wrong,” and the classic, “The more people you allow, the more people will go owww.”
A Children’s Reading Initiative
Back in 2015, this book was selected by Dublin City Public Libraries as part of a Citywide Reading Campaign for Children. The initiative was run by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature and Dublin City Public Libraries, and it aimed to encourage children to read for pleasure — a nice bit of extra credibility for a book that’s genuinely funny in its own right.
This kids’ book is a whole lot of fun! We heartily recommend it — even though we were personally attacked by the Page 9 Scorpion while reading it. You can purchase ‘Danger is Everywhere’ online here.
Has your child read this hilarious book? What did they think of it? Please let us know in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is ‘Danger is Everywhere’ suitable for?
It’s a great fit for children around 7 and up, especially kids who enjoy silly humour, comic-style illustrations, and books that don’t take themselves too seriously.
What is the book about?
It’s written as a tongue-in-cheek “handbook” by the fictional Doctor Noel Zone, covering all the everyday dangers kids might face — from strange creatures to birthday parties — with plenty of jokes and cartoon illustrations along the way.
Where can I buy it?
You can purchase ‘Danger is Everywhere’ online through the Book Depository link included in this article.
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