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Meet Flinders:
A small guinea pig with a big secret.

When twelve-year-old Sandy rescues him from a pet store, Flinders boards a sailing boat bound for adventure. But for a guinea pig afraid of water, life at sea is terrifying – until Flinders discovers his superpower…

…HE CAN READ!

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  • Ages 5-11
  • Encourages Reading
  • Fun & Educational

Looking for a fun and clever chapter book for kids?

Meet Flinders, the guinea pig who learns to read the newspaper in his cage, and solves mysteries aboard a sailing boat.
Perfect for ages 5–10, this early reader adventure blends heart, humour, and high-seas excitement.

Why Flinders Will Captivate Your Young Reader 

  • Perfect for Ages 5-10: Early Chapter Book Format 
  • Full of Heart, Adventure, and Clever Problem-Solving 
  • Teaches Courage, Communication, and Critical Thinking 
  • FREE Flinders Fan Club: Fun Printables and Real-World Learning! 

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Why is Australia different?

Simply because we live in Australia, so domestic postage costs and delivery times are very reasonable. For our many readers outside Australia, we have found that Amazon and our other selection of print partners can deliver our books far more efficiently than we can, meaning that you get your book sooner, and cheaper.

Free printables, fun facts, and exciting activities for young readers

Flinders the reluctant hero

Flinders is no ordinary guinea pig—he reads newspapers, solves mysteries, and sails the seas in this adventure for kids aged 5–10.

Product SKU: 978-0648609209

Product Brand: Flinders Books

Product Currency: AUD

Product Price: 19.95

Product In-Stock: InStock

Editor's Rating:
4.7