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
Amazon US · Amazon UK · Ebook · Australian paperback.
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.”
Read the first chapter
Meet Flinders before his Moreton Bay adventure begins. Free PDF, no email needed.
Read Chapter OneFree PDF · 1.5 MB · No email needed
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An updated version of the original Flinders story, not a sequel. Choose where to buy the revised paperback.
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A$19.95
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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.
