"Not since Tintin and Snowy has there been such a touching boy-dog relationship." -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
"The book - Alex Ryder for middle school children - offers a smart, pacy, staccato style" -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times *
"[An] infectious mix of thrills, spills and off-the-cuff humour" * Scotsman *
"Joshua Doder is not the first contemporary author to prove that the spirit of the children's gang is alive and well, but few have done it with such confident, bright stylishness." * TES *
"[A] perfect partnership for 7+" -- Amanda Craig * The Times *

Josh Lacey is the author of many books for children including The Dragonsitter, the Hope Jones series and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters.