David O'Doherty (Author) 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 (Illustrator) 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.
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 * Imagine the Mighty Boosh crashed into the Wimpy Kid -- The Times A brilliantly silly survival guide * Sunday Express * 228/10 - THAT'S AN UNDERSTATEMENT. -- William, age 10 I dislocated my jaw laughing -- Eoin Colfer