'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
'This wise and warm book is fat because it's composed of equal parts plot and comedic riffing, all of which feels essential to its snort-out-loud charm'
- Observer
'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
'Fantastic! Pitch perfect comedic voice'
- Katie Tsang, author of Dragon Mountain
'I absolutely LOVED it. A gloriously heartfelt tale wrapped up in first class comedy. I lost count of the number of times I laughed until I cried!'
- Sibeal Pounder, author of the Witch Wars series