Book 6

Dash Candoo Dash sets his gralarm for 5am on Saturdays.

I set my gralarm for 5am on Saturdays. b06:c01:p023

Dash Candoo Dash's great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandparents came to the country by boat with nothing but the clothes on their backs, a bag of carrots, and a bronze statue of a rhinoceros.

My great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandparents came to this country by boat with nothing but the clothes on their backs, a bag of carrots, and a bronze statue of a rhinoceros. b06:c01:p025

Dash Candoo Dash's ancestors sold their carrots, bought carrot seeds, and started a carrot farm.

They sold the carrots and used the money to buy carrot seeds, and started a carrot farm, which eventually was a success. b06:c01:p026

Dash Candoo Dash's job is to polish the family rhinoceros sculpture every weekend.

The rhinoceros...has been in our family for generations now. My job is to polish it every weekend. b06:c01:p026

Henry the Hog Henry the Hog is Dash's pet warthog and his smell is a mix of mildew, warthog and duckpond.

Henry is our pet warthog. He smells. It's a mix of mildew, warthog and duckpond. b06:c01:p027

Dash Candoo Dash's ants' favourite song is Kumbaya.

By singing Kumbaya to them. It's their favourite song. b06:c01:p028

Dash Candoo Dash walks his ants in one go around a circuit of his property, which takes approximately 15 minutes.

I just walk them all in one go. Usually I do a quick circuit of our property, which takes approximately 15 minutes. b06:c01:p029

Reticulated Basingstoke Reticulated basingstoke is probably Dash's favourite weekend breakfast.

Probably Dash's favourite weekend breakfast. b06:c01:p038 b06:c99:p279

Gralarm A gralarm is a Grisbium-type alarm; Dash uses a Grisbium 800, which is a robotic alarm clock that will never fail to wake you up.

A gralarm is a Grisbium-type alarm. The one Dash uses is a Grisbium 800. This is a robotic alarm clock that will never fail to wake you up. b06:c01:p023 b06:c99:p271

Quadcycles Quadcycles are four-wheeled cycles that can fold up into a backpack and be deployed by mind-activation.

Four-wheeled cycles that can fold up into a backpack and be deployed by mind-activation. b06:c01:p037 b06:c99:p277

Dash Candoo Dash lives at 14 Glamorgan Rd.

I live at #14 Glamorgan Rd. b06:c02:p040

Rob Newman Rob Newman lives at 22 Glamorgan Rd.

He's at #22. b06:c02:p040

Zoo Lake Zoo Lake is just two blocks from Dash and Rob's houses.

Our plan was to head down to Zoo Lake (just two blocks away) b06:c02:p042

Zoo Lake Zoo Lake is exactly one mile in diameter and is surrounded by a large park.

The lake itself is exactly one mile in diameter, and is surrounded by a large park. b06:c02:p043

Zoo Lake Zoo Lake features a tug-of-war trough, row-boat hire, an island, a bakery, an art show, bullrushes, and an abandoned fort.

A TUG-OF-WAR TROUGH / B ROW-BOAT HIRE / C ISLAND / D BAKERY E ART SHOW / F BULLRUSHES / G ABANDONED FORT b06:c02:p044

Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers are extremely rare and very fluffy ducks, and the only place they are found on earth is at Zoo Lake.

These ducks are so rare in fact, that the only place they are found on earth is right here, at Zoo Lake! b06:c02:p047 b06:c99:p271

Zoo Lake Rowing out to the ducks at Zoo Lake is particularly popular as a honeymoon activity.

Rowing out to the ducks is particularly popular as a honeymoon* activity. b06:c02:p050

The Duck Inn The Duck Inn is the very fancy hotel near Zoo Lake, favoured by newlyweds.

the newlyweds tend to stay at the VERY fancy hotel, The Duck Inn. b06:c02:p050

Zoo Lake Vertical Tug-of-war team The Zoo Lake Vertical Tug-of-war team was in training for the upcoming World Championships.

we rode past the Vertical Tug-of-war trough where the Zoo Lake team was in training for the upcoming World Championships. b06:c02:p051

Cynthia Blappy Cynthia Blappy is the world's most famous and ferocious Vertical Tug-of-war team trainer.

They are coached by Cynthia Blappy, the world's most famous (and ferocious) Vertical Tug-of-war team trainer b06:c02:p052

Rogina McRoger-Rogerson Rogina McRoger-Rogerson is the team captain and Alpha-anchor (the person at the end of the rope).

Rogina McRoger-Rogerson, team captain and Alpha-anchor (the person at the end of the rope). b06:c02:p054

Mr. Darling Mr. Darling has pinkfish as pets and takes them out for a row.

He'd just rented a boat and was taking his pinkfish out for a little row. b06:c02:p057

Mr. Clanwilliam Mr. Clanwilliam is the owner of the Zoo Lake row boats.

Mr. Clanwilliam, the owner, was just ushering a bridal couple into a boat b06:c02:p058

Wombattina Triplets The Wombattina Triplets were born 111 years ago and have been feeding the ducks every day for the last century.

Born 111 years ago, they've been feeding the ducks every day for the last century. b06:c02:p065

Wombattina Triplets The Wombattina Triplets are named Winnifred, Winona and Wilhemina.

Winnifred, Winona and Wilhemina. b06:c02:p065

Pinkfish Pinkfish are like goldfish but pink; they are very tame when happy but when bored can be aggressive and bite like piranhas.

Like goldfish, but a different color. Pink actually. Very tame when happy, but when bored can be aggressive and bite like pirañas. b06:c02:p057 b06:c99:p276

Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop is one of the world's most famous bakers.

Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop is one of the world's most famous bakers. b06:c03:p072

Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop baguette Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop's baguettes are legendary and have an inbuilt shoulder curl, making them satisfying to carry.

His baguettes are legendary. They are delicious, and of course, with their inbuilt shoulder curl, they're really satisfying to carry. b06:c03:p072 b06:c03:p073

Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers adore Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop's baguettes.

No wonder the Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers adore Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop. b06:c03:p074

Ms. Woodhouse Ms. Woodhouse is an incredible painter who specialises in jump-splodge painting.

She is an incredible painter. She specialises in jump-splodge painting. b06:c03:p081

Swedhump Elementary Ms. Woodhouse teaches art at Swedhump Elementary.

probably the world's most important art job – teaching at our school, Swedhump Elementary. b06:c03:p082

Jump-Splodge Painting Jump-splodge painting involves jumping off a cupboard onto carefully placed paint tubes, which then shoot the paint onto a canvas or wall.

Jump-splodge painting involves jumping off a cupboard onto carefully placed paint tubes, which then shoot the paint onto a canvas or wall. b06:c03:p081 b06:c99:p273

FM67 The FM67 is one of the most sophisticated duck-finding devices on the market and can detect low-frequency quacks from distances of up to 5 miles.

one of the most sophisticated duck-finding devices on the market. It is able to detect low-frequency quacks from distances of up to 5 miles. b06:c04:p091 b06:c99:p271

Abandoned Fort The abandoned fort had been empty for years and was strictly out of bounds.

The abandoned fort had been empty for years, and it was STRICTLY OUT OF BOUNDS. b06:c04:p101

Snozzle A snozzle is an expandable concertina-style pipe that can be retracted into itself to form a ring.

A snozzle is an expandable concertina-style pipe, i.e. a pipe that can be retracted into itself to form a ring. b06:c04:p097 b06:c99:p280

KB-15 The KB-15 is an Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) that flashes when danger is near.

Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD) b06:c04:p102 b06:c99:p273

KB-15 The KB-15 does not flash when scallywags are asleep.

Why hadn't my KB-15 flashed!? Ah – they were fast asleep. b06:c04:p116

Neevil Eye The Neevil Eye is a RAD-SAW-CII (Remote Activated Decoaguated Self-Actuated Wireless Camera Interface Interface) that lets you spy on stuff safely.

A Neevil Eye is a RAD-SAW-CII (Remote Activated Decoaguated Self-Actuated Wireless Camera Interface Interface), which lets you spy on stuff safely. b06:c04:p119

G-hook The G-hook is a throwable hook that will catch on almost anything if thrown correctly; it is super-light and super-strong and made of krypto-web fiber.

this is a throwable hook that will catch on almost anything if thrown correctly. Super-light and super-strong. Made of krypto-web fiber. b06:c04:p120 b06:c99:p271

Rob Newman Rob Newman has bad allergies.

Rob has BAD allergies. REALLY bad. b06:c04:p121

MAWAWAWA The MAWAWAWA stands for Movement-Activated Warning Alarm With Autonomous Wobble Adjustment.

Movement-Activated Warning Alarm With Autonomous Wobble Adjustment b06:c04:p126

MAWAWAWA The MAWAWAWA can detect almost any intruder, even an invisible one, and especially a sneezing one.

can detect almost any intruder, even an invisible one, and especially a sneezing one. b06:c04:p126 b06:c99:p274

Oceanus Pomington Oceanus Pomington was having fry deggs on toast on bread on toast on bread on toast for brunch when Dash and Rob were captured.

Today I'm having fry deggs on toast on bread on toast on bread on toast. b06:c04:p127

Bograt A Bograt is a disgusting kind of rat that lives and breeds in only the vilest, smelliest bogs; they are not actually dangerous, just disgusting.

A Bograt is a disgusting kind of rat that lives and breeds in only the vilest, smelliest bogs. They aren't actually dangerous, just disgusting. b06:c04:p128 b06:c99:p269

Feather-Scallywags When Feather-Scallywags are awake they are very, very, very dangerous.

when they're awake, Feather-Scallywags are very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very dangerous. b06:c04:p117

Deggs Deggs are eggs laid by Desert-quails, like chicken eggs but better, and come in one hundred and thirty-two flavors.

Deggs are eggs laid by Desert-quails. They are like chicken eggs, but better. They come in one hundred and thirty two flavors. b06:c04:p127 b06:c99:p270

Grunt-Leech Grunt-leeches are leeches that grunt and suck your blood.

Grunt-leeches are leeches that grunt. And they suck your blood. b06:c05:p135 b06:c99:p272

Slug-Mole-Slug A slug-mole is a mole that looks and behaves like a slug.

a slug-mole = a mole that looks and behaves like a slug b06:c05:p135 b06:c99:p279

Feather-Scallywags When Feather-Scallywags attack they release a cloud of feathers causing confusion and sneezing in victims.

When they attack, Feather-Scallywags release a cloud of feathers. This has two effects on the victim: [1] Confusion [2] Sneezing b06:c05:p141

Move 458 (Feather-storm) Move 458 (Feather-storm) is the signature attack move of Feather-Scallywags.

Then they morphed into their signature attack Move 458 (Feather-storm). b06:c05:p144

RE Ball The RE (Rapidly-Expanding) Ball is very useful for blocking holes.

The Rapidly-Expanding Ball is very useful for blocking holes. b06:c05:p152 b06:c99:p278

Chameleon Blanket The Chameleon Blanket instantaneously changes colour to mimic its immediate surroundings, granting the user immediate and effective camouflage.

Fantastic device that when deployed, instantaneously changes color to mimic its immediate surroundings, granting the user immediate and effective camouflage. b06:c06:p168 b06:c99:p269

Pomington's Pillows Pomington's Pillows are the best because they use only the feathers of Two-headed Fluffingtons.

Pomington's Pillows™ are the best because they use only the feathers of Two-headed Fluffingtons b06:c07:p175

Two-headed Fluffingtons Two-headed Fluffingtons are the world's second most fluffy ducks; the fluffiest are Zoo Lake's Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers.

Two-headed Fluffingtons which are the world's second most fluffy ducks - the fluffiest being Zoo Lake's Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers. b06:c07:p175

Oceanus Pomington Oceanus Pomington blew up his pillow factory by mistake by over-cooking umfalala pies.

But one day Oceanus Pomington blew up the whole factory by mistake, by over-cooking some umfalala pies. b06:c07:p176

Umfalala Pies Umfalala pies are highly explosive when overcooked.

NEVER over-cook an umfalala pie. They are highly explosive when overcooked. b06:c07:p176 b06:c99:p283

Two-headed Fluffingtons The only flock of Two-headed Fluffingtons known to exist resided at the old Pomington Pillow-Fighting factory before it exploded; the ducks escaped unhurt but have never been seen again.

The only flock known to exist resided at the old Pomington Pillow-Fighting factory before it exploded. The ducks escaped unhurt but have never been seen again. b06:c07:p177 b06:c99:p283

Oceanus Pomington Oceanus Pomington is described as a no-good, snolly-fogging, hobble-gostering, mumpfungus of a duck thief.

Oceanus Pomington was a no-good, snolly-fogging, hobble-gostering, mumpfungus of a duck thief! b06:c07:p179

Wombat Juice Wombat juice actually has nothing to do with wombats.

Wombat juice actually has nothing to do with wombats. b06:c07:p181 b06:c99:p284

Witch Nose Island Witch Nose Island is the most secure prison ever; the entire perimeter is ringed by 27 krypto-web fences, 11 of which are electrified.

Witch Nose Island is the most secure prison ever. The entire perimeter is ringed by 27 krypto-web fences, 11 of which are electrified. b06:c07:p189 b06:c99:p284

Oceanus Pomington Oceanus Pomington is the world's most famous pillow-maker and owner of Pomington's Pillows.

Oceanus Pomington is only the world's MOST FAMOUS PILLOW-MAKER, owner of Pomington's Pillows™, that's who! b06:c08:p195

EMP-767 The EMP-767 stands for Expandable-Micro-Projector-767 and is a highly compact yet very sophisticated projector.

I pulled an EMP-767 (Expandable-Micro-Projector-767) out of my backpack. b06:c08:p198

SUFS-144 The SUFS44 stands for Self-UnFolding Screen, 44 inch.

Rob pulled out a SUFS44 (Self-UnFolding Screen, 44 inch). b06:c08:p198

PMADD The PMADD is a Popcorn-Making-And-Distributing Drone that is airborne and radio-controlled and can feed over 50 people in one flight.

Airborne radio-controlled popcorn maker that can feed over 50 people in one flight. b06:c08:p203 b06:c99:p276

QUIRIO The QUIRIO (Quick-Release Instant Office) in deactivated mode reduces to the size of a match-box.

I pulled out my QUIRIO (Quick-Release Instant Office). ...In deactivated mode it reduces to the size of a match-box. b06:c08:p206 b06:c99:p278

Plan 14p Plan 14p is the Duck Liberation Proclamation with primary aim of liberating the Zoo Lake ducks, secondary aim of capturing Oceanus Pomington, and tertiary aim of defeating the Feather-Scallywags, with pillows as weapons of choice.

Plan 14P. DUCK LIBERATION PROCLAMATION. Primary Aim: Liberation of the Zoo Lake ducks. Secondary aim: Capture of Oceanus Pomington. Tertiary aim: Defeat of Feather-Scallywags. Weapons of choice: Pillows b06:c09:p208

Plan 14p Plan 14p was authored by Dash Candoo, Rob Newman and Henry the Hog.

Authors: Dash Candoo, Rob Newman, Henry the Hog b06:c09:p208

PRD The PRD (Pillow Release Device) is a highly technical and top-secret device that can store up to 200 JJ56 pillows.

Highly technical and top-secret device that can store up to 200 JJ56 pillows. b06:c09:p212 b06:c99:p277

Rob Newman Rob Newman always carries a PRD with him, just in case.

Rob Newman always carries one with him, just in case. b06:c09:p212 b06:c99:p277

JJ56 JJ56 pillows are stealth combat pillows with inbuilt invisible feather-shield capability.

these were JJ56s, stealth combat pillows with inbuilt invisible feather-shield capability. b06:c09:p214

JJ56 Pressing the red dot on the corner of a JJ56 pillow causes the shield to automatically deploy over the fighter's head.

If the fighter squeezes the red dot on the corner, the shield automatically deploys over their head. b06:c09:p215

JJ56 JJ56 pillows are also good for sleeping on.

These pillows are also good for sleeping on. b06:c09:p215

JJ56 A JJ56 pillow's outer cover is made of 217% Egyptian cotton harvested at full moon in June 1874.

Outer cover of 217% Egyptian cotton harvested at full moon in June 1874 b06:c09:p214

JJ56 A JJ56 pillow's inner core is fluff-tailed hemple-fluffer feathers; Layer 1 is Swottolian goose down; Layer 2 is Senior hinterlandian water-fowl feathers; Layer 3 is desiccated pumpkin seeds mixed with emulsified baobab bark fibers.

Inner core fluff-tailed hemple-fluffer feathers / Layer 1: Swottolian goose down / Layer 2: Senior hinterlandian water-fowl feathers / Layer 3: Dessicated pumpkin seeds mixed with emulsified baobab bark fibers b06:c09:p214

Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers The ducks at Zoo Lake recognised Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop as the man who had fed them baguette crumbs for years and turned on the scallywags in anger to help him.

They recognised the man who had fed them baguette crumbs for all these years, and they turned on the scallywags in anger. b06:c10:p239

SPIN Radio A SPIN Radio (Secure Police Interface Neomogrifier) lets the user communicate directly with International Police Headquarters.

A SPIN Radio (Secure Police Interface Neomogrifier) lets the user communicate directly with International Police Headquarters. b06:c10:p253 b06:c99:p280

Triplocopter A triplocopter arrived within 37 seconds of Rob calling the police on his SPIN radio.

Rob used his SPIN radio to call the police, and within 37 seconds a triplocopter had arrived. b06:c10:p253

Triplocopter Triplocopters are triple-helicopters invented by G. & J. Tarrow Siblings Inc. in 2010.

Triple-helicopters invented by G. & J. Tarrow Siblings Inc. in 2010. b06:c10:p253 b06:c99:p282

Lescure 89 The Lescure 89 is the best baguette-making device on the market, with a customisation option allowing a layer of flexibility.

The Lescure 89 is the best baguette-making device on the market. And not only does it make regular baguettes, the customisation option allows a layer of flexibility that its competitors can only dream of. b06:c11:p260 b06:c99:p274

Lescure 89 The Lescure 89 Mode 88 churns out a fresh new loaf every 3 seconds.

Mr. Humma-Groff-Dwollop set his baguette machine* to Mode 88, which as you know churns out a fresh new loaf every 3 seconds. b06:c11:p260

Swamp juice Swamp juice does not actually come from a swamp; its name is an acronym for Swed milk, Wombat juice, Artichoke juice, Marzipan, Pickled cucumber.

Swamp juice does not actually come from a swamp. Like many of Dash's breakfast beverages, its name is an acronym: S: Swed milk W: Wombat juice A: Artichoke juice M: Marzipan P: Pickled cucumber b06:c11:p262 b06:c99:p281

Chameleon Blanket The Chameleon Blanket was invented by Mr. Rosebank.

Invented by Mr. Rosebank. b06:c99:p270

Rob Newman Rob Newman usually has a SPIN Radio with him.

Rob Newman usually has one with him. b06:c99:p280

Triplocopter Triplocopters are the equivalent of three helicopters stuck together, sixty-one times faster and seventeen times more powerful than regular helicopters.

The equivalent of three helicopters stuck together. They are sixty one times faster and seventeen times more powerful than regular helicopters, though more complicated to fly. b06:c99:p282

Witch Nose Island The water around Witch Nose Island is freezing and full of Shnarks, flesh-eating Saw-toothed Doublodiles and killer electric rays; no prisoner has ever escaped.

The water around it is freezing and full of Shnarks (which are more vicious than sharks), flesh-eating, Saw-toothed Doublodiles and killer electric rays. No prisoner has ever escaped from it. b06:c99:p284

Swamp juice Swamp juice was invented by celebrity juice-ologist Edwina Grottswenkle while trapped in a tent during a snowstorm on a beetroot foraging expedition in the upper Foothills.

Swamp juice was invented by celebrity juice-ologost Edwina Grottswenkle. She was actually on a beetroot foraging expedition in the upper Foothills and got trapped in her tent during a snowstorm. b06:c99:p281

Reticulated Basingstoke Basingstoke is a kind of purplish moss that grows under rocks and is totally delicious and highly nutritious if prepared correctly.

Basingstoke is a kind of purplish moss that grows under rocks and is totally delicious and highly nutritious if prepared correctly. b06:c99:p279

Reticulated Basingstoke Reticulated basingstoke has a four-day preparation cycle: best harvested on a Wednesday, soaked in avocado vinegar overnight, placed in a Reticulator for 24 hours on Thursday, then in a bowl in the fridge for 24 hours on Friday, served on Saturday.

It has a four day preparation cycle. Best harvested on a Wednesday. Once you have the moss at home, soak it in fresh avocado vinegar overnight, and then on the Thursday morning, place it in a Reticulator for 24 hours...On Friday morning, remove the basingstoke and place it in a bowl in the fridge for 24 hours. On Saturday morning, it can be served hot or cold b06:c99:p279

Grozint Sandwich Grozint sandwiches must by law have thirty ingredients or more, and one of these must be pickles.

By law they have to thirty ingredients or more. One of these has to be pickles. b06:c99:p271

Grozint Sandwich If a Grozint sandwich has no pickles and/or too few ingredients it cannot be classified as a Grozint by the GGCC (Global Grozint Certification Committee).

If they have no pickles, and/or too few ingredients, they cannot be classified as a Grozint by the GGCC (Global Grozint Certification Committee). b06:c99:p271

Deggs A degg's flavor is activated by what kind of mood the eater is in and happens automatically.

Their flavor is activated by what kind of mood you're in, and happens automatically. For example, if you're in a bad mood, the degg will sense that, and become a flavor that cheers you up. b06:c99:p270

Pinkfish Pinkfish need constant attention: they have to be walked, entertained, and read to before bed.

Need constant attention, i.e. have to be walked, entertained, read to before bed etc... b06:c99:p276

Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary's principal is Mrs. Rosebank and it is probably the best school in the world.

Principal: Mrs. Rosebank. Probably the best school in the world. b06:c99:p281

Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary is named after the hump of a Swed, a two-faced humped creature.

Named after the hump of a Swed, a two-faced humped creature. b06:c99:p281

Grisbiums Grisbiums are creatures that live deep in The Foothills and are noted for their sunrise anthems, officially known as The Grisbium Dawn Chorus.

Grisbiums are creatures that live deep in The Foothills, and are noted for their sunrise anthems, officially known as The Grisbium Dawn Chorus. b06:c99:p271

Quadcycles A quadcycle's wheel configuration constantly adapts to the terrain and is controlled by a sophisticated sensor embedded in the saddle.

The wheel configuration constantly adapts to the terrain, and is controlled by a very sophisticated sensor (or 'brain') embedded in the saddle. b06:c99:p277

Quadcycles A quadcycle looks easy to ride but is actually quite difficult; a three-week introductory course at the QTA (Quadcycle Training Academy) is highly recommended.

A quadcycle looks easy to ride but it is actually quite difficult. A three-week introductory course at the QTA (Quadcycle Training Academy) is highly recommended. b06:c99:p277

Quadcycles Quadcycle maintenance requires the sneggle-sprocket to be smooth and to have enough lemon juice on it at all times, with the lemon juice compression canister fully primed to at least level 8 before big missions.

make sure the sneggle-sprocket is smooth and has enough lemon juice on it at all times. Make sure the lemon juice compression canister is fully primed to at least level 8, especially before big missions. b06:c99:p277

Backpack-ladder The backpack-ladder (BPL) can cause injury if incorrectly deployed; it is important to have clean airspace above when deploying.

it can also cause injury if incorrectly deployed. Accordingly, it is very important to have clean airspace over you when deploying. b06:c99:p269

Backpack-ladder In 2019 a BPL auto-deployed in a factory staff member's car, causing him to drive off the road and into a shallow duckpond; three ducks were injured and the factory had to pay a $25,000 fine.

In 2019 a BPL auto-deployed in a factory staff member's car, causing him to drive off the road and into a shallow duckpond. Three ducks were injured and the factory had to pay a $25,000 fine. b06:c99:p269

Backpack-ladder In 2016, three employees at the BPL factory were injured when the backpack cover was not correctly fastened and the ladder expanded inside the backpack, causing it to explode.

In 2016, three employees at the BPL factory were injured during the testing process. The main backpack cover was not correctly fastened and the ladder expanded inside the backpack which then exploded. b06:c99:p269

Neevil Eye The Neevil Eye is waterproof, fire-proof and bullet-proof and coated with a micro layer of Genshin-Violet that tastes totally disgusting.

It is waterproof, fire-proof and bullet-proof. It is coated with a micro layer of Genshin-Violet that tastes totally, totally disgusting, so is unlikely to get eaten by anything. b06:c99:p276

Neevil Eye Once activated, the Neevil Eye constantly films and data is automatically beamed out to a 10 mile radius; a receiver is needed to download the data.

Once activated, it is constantly filming and data is automatically beamed out to a 10 mile radius. A receiver is needed to download the data. b06:c99:p276

Neevil Eye The Neevil Eye is manufactured by Savuti Technologies Inc.

Manufactured by Savuti Technologies Inc. b06:c99:p276

EMP-767 The EMP-767 is manufactured by Savuti Technologies Inc.

Manufactured by Savuti Technologies Inc. b06:c99:p270

MAWAWAWA The MAWAWAWA is manufactured and distributed by Savuti Technologies Inc. and is commonly used to protect palaces, sensitive research centers, and the homes/businesses/factories of master criminals.

Because they are very expensive, they are commonly used to protect palaces, sensitive research centers, and the homes/business/factories of master criminals. Manufactured and distributed by Savuti Technologies Inc. b06:c99:p274

FM67 The FM67 is manufactured by Rajak Industries.

Manufactured by Rajak Industries. b06:c99:p271

PMADD The PMADD has a range of up to 100km and is manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc.

Range of up to 100km. Manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc. b06:c99:p276

Feather-Scallywags Feather-Scallywags have a maximum jump distance of 7 feet, cleverness rating of 6/10, speed of 6/10, and agility of 7/10.

Maximum Jump Distance: 7 feet / Cleverness: 6/10 / Speed: 6/10 / Agility: 7/10 b06:c99:p270

Feather-Scallywags Feather-Scallywags are moderately common, never operate alone, and have a typical group size of 12 or more.

How common: Moderately / Typical group size: 12+ / Operate alone? Never b06:c99:p270

Feather-Scallywags Feather-Scallywags' special power is Feather-storms and their weakness is being Sleepy.

Special power: Feather-storms / Weakness: Sleepy b06:c99:p270

Move 458 (Feather-storm) In Move 458 (Feather-storm), the scallywags form a tower (usually top-heavy) then spread their arms and begin shooting out feathers, creating an immediate, intense, blinding feather-storm.

The scallywags form a tower, which is usually quite top-heavy, i.e. more fighters at the top than the bottom. They then spread their arms and begin shooting out feathers. The terrifying result is an immediate, intense, blinding feather-storm. b06:c99:p274 b06:c99:p275

JJ56 Each JJ56 is hand-crafted and takes a team of seventy-two technicians one week to make.

Each JJ56 is hand-crafted and takes a team of seventy-two technicians one week to make. b06:c99:p273

Ms. Woodhouse Ms. Woodhouse is probably one of the world's most respected jump-splodge painters.

Ms. Woodhouse is probably one of the world's most respected jump-splodge painters. b06:c99:p273

Krypto-web Krypto-web is the world's strongest rope; it is made from the leaf-fibers of a hammaphore tree and not even a Saw-toothed Doublodile can chew through it.

World's strongest rope, it's made from the leaf-fibers of a hammaphore tree. It's so strong that not even a Saw-toothed Doublodile can chew through it. b06:c99:p274

G-hook The G-hook was invented by Greta Gretchen-Hoffer; Dash, Rob and Greta always have them in their backpacks.

Invented by Greta Gretchen-Hoffer, this is a throwable hook that will catch on almost anything if thrown correctly...Dash, Rob and Greta always have them in their backpacks. b06:c99:p271

QUIRIO The QUIRIO basic version has nine settings based on seating requirement and comes with an overhead extendable ramp for a small warthog, dog or cat, inbuilt electric chargers, seat-warmers and sinitercom capability.

The basic version has nine settings, based on seating requirement...This version comes with an overhead extendable ramp for a small warthog, dog or cat, inbuilt electric chargers, seat-warmers and sinitercom capability. b06:c99:p278

Umfalala Pies Umfalala pies are made from umfalala fruit; the fruit must be completely ripe and cut into nose-shaped segments, otherwise the pie will taste awful.

Incredibly delicious pies made from umfalala fruit, i.e. the fruit of an umfalala tree. Pick the fruits only when they are completely ripe, otherwise they taste of windshield-wiper fluid. b06:c99:p283

Two-headed Fluffingtons Two-headed Fluffingtons can be very indecisive creatures and often the two heads get into arguments.

Two-headed Fluffingtons can be very indecisive creatures, and often the heads get into arguments. b06:c99:p283

Wombat Juice Wombat juice is made from walrus milk, octopus saliva, mango, beetroot, avocado and tomato, blended in any proportions and served with ice.

The name comes from its ingredients: Walrus milk / Octopus saliva / Mango / Beetroot / Avocado / Tomato. Blend them in any proportions then serve with ice. b06:c99:p284

Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers are highly sociable and live in one large flock as one family unit; their diet consists of grasses, aquatic plants, fish, insects, and their all-time favourite, Humma-Groff-Dwollop baguettes.

Highly sociable and live in one large flock as one family unit...Their diet consists of grasses, aquatic plants, fish, insects, and their all-time favourite, Humma-Groff-Dwollop baguettes. b06:c99:p271

Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers Fluff-tailed Hemple-fluffers are generally well-behaved and friendly, but when threatened can be aggressive.

Generally well-behaved and friendly, but when threatened can be aggressive. b06:c99:p271

Triplocopter test pilot The test pilot of the first triplocopter was James Hogsbottom, who teaches Paper Airplane class at Swedhump Elementary.

The test pilot of the first version was James Hogsbottom, who teaches Paper Airplane class at Swedhump Elementary. b06:c99:p282

Triplocopter There have been no reported triplocopter crashes to date.

There have been no reported triplocopter crashes to date. b06:c99:p282

Bograt No photo has ever been taken of a Bograt and no proper research has been done on them.

no photo has ever been taken of one, and no proper research has even been done on them b06:c99:p269

Grunt-Leech The grunt sounds of a Grunt-Leech have specific meanings: Grünnt means Hello; Gruntt means Goodbye; Gruüunt means your blood tastes delicious; Grrrrunt means your blood tastes awful.

Grünnt: Hello / Gruntt: Goodbye / Gruüunt: Your blood tastes delicious / Grrrrunt: Your blood tastes awful b06:c99:p272

KB-15 KB-15 flash codes: Red on-off 1-second intervals continuous = Imminent Danger; Red on 2s off 2s = Imminent lightning storm; Green on 3s off 1s = Pizzup delivery almost here; Blue on 5s off 5s = Battery needs charging.

KB-15 Flash Codes: * Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger / * Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm / * Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here / * Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b06:c99:p273

PMADD Smaller personal versions of the PMADD can dispense a range of different treats; there is a refrigerated ice-cream dispensing version (ICMADD) and a TMADD (toaster version) expected to be available the following year.

Smaller versions for personal use are also on the market, and can dispense a range of different treats. There is even a refrigerated ice-cream dispensing version (the ICMADD). The TMADD (toaster version) is expected to be available next year. b06:c99:p277

Invisibility Mode Invisibility Mode is when a person, animal or thing auto-invisible-izes; Devil-Cat knows how to do this very effectively.

This is when a person or animal or thing auto-invisible-izes, i.e. makes itself invisible. Devil-Cat knows how to do this very effectively. b06:c99:p272

Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary is probably the best school in the world and definitely has the best teachers in the world.

Probably the best school in the world. Definitely has the best teachers in the world. b06:c99:p281

Lescure 89 The Lescure 89 has at least 14 modes including Regular baguette, Fork, Boomerang, Number four shape, Snake, Nose, Infinity, Number eight shape, Right foot, Pi, Over-shoulder hook, Brain thing, and Round thing.

Modes: (1) Regular baguette (2) Fork (3) Boomerang (4) Number four shape (5) Snake (6) Nose (7) Infinity (8) Number eight shape (9) Right foot (10) Pi (11) Over-shoulder hook (12) We have no idea what this is (13) Brain thing (14) Round thing b06:c99:p274

SUFS-144 The SUFS-144 (Self-UnFolding Screen, 144 inch) can expand to the size of a large cinema screen (30 feet high and 90 feet wide) and is manufactured by Rajak Industries.

Fantastic device that can expand to the size of a large cinema screen (30 feet high and 90 feet wide). Manufactured by Rajak Industries. b06:c99:p280

SPIN Radio Very few SPIN Radios exist and only highly trained experts are allowed to use them; each folds up to the size of a small pea.

Very few exist and only highly trained experts are allowed to use them. It folds up to the size of a small pea. b06:c99:p280