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.
For readers aged 8–10
and younger children reading with an adult
Original paperback · Australian postage included
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 and see whether Flinders is a good fit for your reader.
Read it together, or let them have the first adventure to themselves.
Read Chapter OneFree PDF · 6 MB · No email needed
Bring Flinders aboard
The original-edition paperback, with the newspaper-style cover shown above.
A$19.95 including Australian postage
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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.
