Handy sized edition of the bestselling The Dangerous Book for Boys. Perfect for carrying around with you and practising handy hints such as how to skim stones, teaching your dog tricks, tying knots and how to win at poker. As it says perfect for every boy from 8 to 80 (and pretty good for girls too!!).

Synopsis

The Dangerous Book for Boys  was the book of the year in 2006, inspiring a newfound passion for adventure, fun and all things 'dangerous'. Now, the authors have expanded their knowledge of all things fun to do and have come up with the fantastic ‘Pocket Book of Things to Do’.

With everything from how to win at poker, how to make a paper hat and how to skim stones to how to tie a knot to how to write a note in secret ink, the Pocket Book will appeal to men and boys alike, not forgetting the women in their lives!

Reviews

Praise for The Dangerous Book for Boys

‘The perfect handbook for boys and dads.' Daily Telegraph

'Full of tips on how to annoy your parents'. Evening Standard

'An old-fashioned compendium of information on items such as making catapults and knot-tying…the end of the PlayStation may have been signalled.' The Times

'Just William would be proud. A new book teaching boys old-fashioned risky pursuits...has become a surprise bestseller.' Daily Mail

'If you want to know how to make crystals, master NATO's phonetic alphabet...and build a workbench, look no further.' Time Out

About the Author

Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. He is the author of the number one bestselling Emperor series, the book of 2007, The Dangerous Book for Boys and now the number one bestselling author of the Conqueror series. Conn Iggulden lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and their children.   Author photo © Ben Gold More books by this author Author 'Like for Like' recommendation