When the children at school start to learn the rules of safety, Joe gets a bit confused! He’s not allowed to talk to strangers – so does this mean he can’t ask the name of a puppy he meets in the street? Does it mean he can’t be polite when strangers are friendly? After a few comical blunders, Joe learns the golden rule of using rules – applying common sense! This funny first reader by top author Anne Fine explores a situation that many children will recognise, giving handy advice on when & how to apply everyday rules.