A guinea pig
who can read.
A sailing adventure
he never asked for.
When Flinders discovers turtle thieves in Moreton Bay, he must warn Sandy. There’s just one problem: he can’t speak human.
Written by humans, for humans.
Human-written story. AI-generated illustrations.
For readers aged 8–10
and younger children reading with an adult
An updated version of the original Flinders story, not a sequel.
A small reader.
A very big problem.
Flinders has finally found his own human. Unfortunately, she lives on a boat called Bob.
Twelve-year-old Sandy is delighted with her new guinea pig. Flinders is less delighted with all the water. But the newspapers lining his home have taught him something Sandy doesn’t know yet: he can read.
When he spots turtle thieves in Moreton Bay, he knows Sandy must be told. Now he just has to find a way to raise the alarm.
Approximately 20,000 words.
Start with Chapter One
A few words from readers
“Great book, was very enthralling with little giggles and a few held breaths – really hits the mark.”
“I’ve just finished reading this to my 4 and 7 year old and we have enjoyed every page.”
“My 9 yo was totally captivated and was asking a lot of boaty questions afterwards.”
Meet him on the page
Try Chapter One from Book 1 — revised version, an updated version of the original Flinders story, not a sequel.
Read it together, or let them have the first adventure to themselves.
Read Chapter OneFree PDF · 1.5 MB · No email needed
Book 1 — revised version
An updated version of the original Flinders story, not a sequel.
Coming soon
Planned website bundle: the revised paperback plus its matching ebook — the same story in two formats.
Ordering details will be shared once the revised paperback and ebook are ready.
Retailer update
The revised version of Book 1 is coming soon. Existing retailer listings may still show the earlier version.
We’ll add revised-version purchase links here after the retailer updates are verified.
Something for
after the story
The free Flinders activity pack has colouring pages, bookmarks, bookplates, a review diary and posters.
Find the pack at the Fan ClubA parent, guardian or adult reader can request the pack.
