Much more than a clanging gong signalling the end of days, this is a charming tale full of laughs and angst, with a message both accessible and relevant to today's teenagers. (Bookseller's Choice, Publishing News )

'It's edgy, it's appealing and it's contemporary and it makes for utterly compelling and frightening reading.' (Lovereadingforkids.co.uk )

'an uproarious, scathing and pathos-filled romp - Adrian Mole does the apocalypse.' (Financial Times)

'Everyone who cares about the future of the planet should read this book!' (Costa judging panel)

'A perfect example of how to blend an important message into an entertaining novel. (Independent '50 Best Winter Reads')

'A wonderfully mordant look at the coming environmental meltdown.' (Daily Telegraph )