Ben Bailey Smith began his career as a rapper known as Doc Brown before diversifying and moving into mainstream TV and film acting, stand-up comedy, screenwriting and children's books. He has a host of notable television performances under his belt, including roles in Law & Order and Miranda as well as the British CBBC TV show 4 O'Clock Club.
Carmichael is a brilliantly relatable lead on a very funny and often poignant journey of self-discovery * The Bookseller * Fantastically, gloriously funny. I loved this book; it gave me such joy at every single page * Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer * A hilarious and original story. Carmichael Taylor is the stuff of legends - he's my new favourite character * Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In * In this charmingly vivid portrayal of family and the ups and downs of school life, Ben has included all the star ingredients for a funny, touching read which will really resonate with teens. With 13 year old Car in class you're def never getting bored - I thoroughly recommend it! * Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird * An original concept, spot-on observations of family life and friendships, and snappy dialogue give this book a fresh feel. Best of all, it's very, very funny! * Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets *