Book 14

Dash Candoo Dash was eating carrot-cheese-cheese-carrot cake and snig slime for breakfast when the Mole Scallywags attacked.

I was just sitting down to a slice of carrot-cheese-cheese carrot cake... ...and a delicious glass of snig slime when... b14:c01:p008

Mole Scallywags Mole Scallywags can dig through anything.

The ones that can dig through anything. Even though there were just five of them, these were a super-dangerous kind! b14:c01:p012

Mole Scallywags The group of Mole Scallywags that attacked Dash numbered just five.

Even though there were just five of them, these were a super-dangerous kind! b14:c01:p012

Move 6,413 Move 6,413 (STAR VORTEX) is an extremely dangerous attack move.

They were already deploying Move 6,413 (STAR VORTEX), an EXTREMELY dangerous attack move. b14:c01:p013

Mole Scallywags Mole Scallywags are absolutely terrified of carrots and cheese, and a combination of the two is utterly horrific to them.

As you know, Mole-Scallywags are ABSOLUTELY terrified of carrots AND cheese. A combination of the two is utterly horrific to them! b14:c01:p021

Snig Slime Snig slime is delicious to some (like Dash) and hideous to others (like Devil-Cat).

Snig slime is delicious to some (like me) and hideous to others (like Devil-Cat). b14:c01:p034

Pizzup Dash heated up a slice of pizzup and ate it on the way to school after his breakfast was ruined.

The only solution was to heat up a slice of pizzup and eat it on the way to school. b14:c01:p038

Dash Candoo Dash really does not like being late.

And I REALLY don't like being late. b14:c01:p037 b14:c02:p048

McGurk's Hot Dog Factory McGurk's Hot Dog Factory is located near Swedhump Elementary.

Near my school is the McGurk Hot Dog Factory. b14:c02:p041

Chef McHound Chef McHound's hot dogs look normal but are beyond delicious, and she is the only person on earth who can make them.

Chef McHound is a total genius. Her hot dogs look normal but they are not. They are BEYOND delicious. And she is the only person on earth who can make them. She's indispensable. b14:c02:p044 b14:c02:p045 b14:c03:p063

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow Paper-Rock-Scissors-Carrot-Spoon-Tissue-Elbow is a hand game played between two people in which each player simultaneously forms one of seven shapes with an outstretched hand.

They were playing a quick round of paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow. b14:c02:p049

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank announced that the end-of-day hot dog party was to celebrate Chef McHound's millionth hot dog.

Ok kids, at the end of the day is our hot dog party... ...which as you know is to celebrate Chef McHound's millionth hot dog! b14:c02:p053

Harold Harold (also called Henry) the Staircase Moose is stationed at Swedhump Elementary and is used during assembly.

Harold the Staircase Moose was already in place. b14:c02:p052 b14:c04:p110 b14:c12:p289

Chef McHound Chef McHound was World Junior Hot Dog Making Champion when she was just 13, which was in itself a world record.

She was World Junior Hot Dog Making Champion when she was just 13 (in itself a world record). b14:c03:p056

Jonty Wobblett-Smee Jonty Wobblett-Smee was 11 years old and famous for his 10 sausage Wonky Wonders.

11 year old Jonty Wobblett-Smee who was famous for his 10 sausage Wonky Wonders. b14:c03:p056

Errika Snizzle Errika Snizzle was 18 years old and was the previous year's Hot Dog Making champion, famous for her 8-footers.

Also in the final was 18 year old Errika Snizzle (the previous year's champion) who was famous for her 8-footers. b14:c03:p057

Chef McHound Jenny McHound's competition entry was a Triple Sausage with Mayo, Ketchup, Chocolate, Sardine, Beetroot, Coconut, Lime, Cheese and Mustard.

Jenny McHound decided to keep things simple, with a mere Triple Sausage with Mayo, Ketchup, Chocolate, Sardine, Beetroot, Coconut, Lime, Cheese and Mustard. b14:c03:p057

Chef McHound Chef McHound's competition entry won both MAOC (Most Attractive of Competition) and MDOC (Most Delicious of Competition).

Not only did Jenny McHound's entry win the prize for MAOC (Most Attractive of Competition)... ...it also won MDOC (Most DELICIOUS of Competition). b14:c03:p059

Ponsonby Royale The Ponsonby Royale is a 10-star establishment.

The 10-star Ponsonby Royale. b14:c03:p060

Cleopatra Palace The Cleopatra Palace is an 11-star establishment.

The 11-star Cleopatra Palace. b14:c03:p061

Sheila Smotton-Snodworthy's Yacht Sheila Smotton-Snodworthy's Yacht is a 12-star establishment.

And even on Sheila Smotton-Snodworthy's 12-star Yacht. b14:c03:p061

Chef McHound Mrs. Rosebank met Chef McHound at Sheila Smotton-Snodworthy's yacht and hired her on the spot to come cook and teach at Swedhump, 20 years ago.

It was there that Mrs. Rosebank met her, and hired her on the spot to come cook and teach at Swedhump. That was 20 years ago. b14:c03:p062

Chef McHound Chef McHound has counted every single hot dog she has made at the school since she started, and was about to make her millionth.

Ms. McHound has counted EVERY SINGLE hot dog she's made at the school. Today she'd be making her millionth! b14:c03:p062

Chef McHound Chef McHound built and designed her amazing kitchen herself.

She built and designed her amazing kitchen herself. b14:c03:p064

Chef McHound Chef McHound's hot dog process involves: boiling sausages to perfection using a special process she invented, rolling rolls in a fancy device she also invented, slicing, buttering, dropping in sausages, then adding magic sauces.

In class she showed us her process. First the sausages get boiled to perfection in a special process she invented. Then the rolls get rolled in a very fancy device she also invented. Then sliced. Then buttered. Then the sausages get dropped in. Then come the magic sauces. b14:c03:p065 b14:c03:p066 b14:c03:p067

Transformation Class The Transformation Building can be quite hard to find because it is a different shape every day.

We always had to leave extra time to get there as the Transformation Building can be quite hard to find. It's a different shape every day! b14:c03:p085

Mrs. Wilberforce Mrs. Wilberforce is the inventor of the FLEM99, the most powerful Transformation device known to man, woman and ant.

She's the inventor of the most powerful Transformation device known to man, woman and ant: The FLEM99! b14:c04:p088

FLEM99 The FLEM99 is a type of Transformer -- a machine that changes something from one thing into another.

It is a type of Transformer (a machine that change something from one thing into another). b14:c04:p089

FLEM99 The name FLEM99 comes from: FL = Fury Liquid, EM = Echo Magnet, 99 = September 9th, which is Mrs. Wilberforce's pet Osteop's birthday.

FL = Fury Liquid, EM = Echo Magnet, 99 = September 9th, which is Mrs. Wilberforce's pet Osteop's birthday. b14:c04:p089 b14:c99:p312

FLEM99 The FLEM99 is so powerful it can temporarily transform non-living things into living things.

It is so powerful it can actually temporarily transform non-living things into living things. b14:c04:p090

FLEM99 The FLEM99 is stored in a Secure Storage Cabinet (S.S.C.) because it is a very powerful machine and they do not want it getting into the wrong hands.

This is my safe, where the FLEM99s are kept... Because they are very powerful machines, we don't want them getting into the wrong hands. b14:c04:p093 b14:c04:p094

Fury Liquid A Transformation Device is powered by Fury Liquid and an Echo Magnet.

A Transformation Device is powered by two things: [1] Fury Liquid [2] An Echo-Magnet. b14:c04:p097

Fury Liquid Fury Liquid is so powerful a bucket of it could get a rocket to Mars and back.

Fury Liquid is so powerful a bucket of it could get a rocket to Mars and back. b14:c04:p098

Echo Magnet Echo Magnets are so strong that a single one can lift a car.

Echo Magnets are so strong that a single one can lift a car! b14:c04:p099

Wobbler The Wobbler is a SWD (Standardized Wobbling Device) that wobbles the object placed upon it.

A wobbler! Anyone have a wobbler? b14:c04:p106

Mrs. Scratch Scratch Mrs. Scratch Scratch is the 16th cousin thrice removed of Sir Rufus Redrock, one of the first teachers at Swedhump Elementary.

She is actually the 16th cousin thrice removed of Sir Rufus Redrock, one of the first teachers at our school. b14:c06:p134 b14:c99:p332

Fury Liquid Fury Liquid is not for drinking -- it is used to power Transformation Devices.

Fury Liquid is not for drinking. Unless of course if you're a Transformation Device. b14:c06:p136

Fury Liquid A single drop of Fury Liquid dropped into a bowl of corn creates a massive explosion of popcorn.

And just to show you how powerful this stuff is, look what a single drop can do. Watch what happens when I drop one into this bowl of corn. b14:c06:p138

Extreme Security Locker The Fury Liquid is stored in an Extreme Security Locker (ESC) because it is so precious and powerful.

Because it's so precious, and powerful... ...it is stored in this special secure cabinet. b14:c06:p137

Move 18,564 Defence Move 18,564 is called the Wobbling Tower of Absolute Combat Glory and is an extremely powerful defence move that can also be used for counter-attack.

We instantly deployed Defence Move 18,564 (Wobbling Tower of Absolute Combat Glory). b14:c06:p146

SEIEPN Code Periwinkle on the SEIEPN means a theft has occurred and the presence of the school principal is required immediately.

Code PERIWINKLE! I repeat, Code PERIWINKLE! b14:c06:p154

Sir Rufus Redrock Sir Rufus Redrock was one of the first teachers at Swedhump Elementary.

one of the first teachers at our school b14:c06:p134 b14:c99:p332

Mrs. Scratch Scratch Mrs. Scratch Scratch has a statue of Sir Rufus Redrock in her classroom.

She proudly has a statue of him in her classroom. b14:c06:p135

Magnets Class Before entering Magnets class, students must remove all metal objects on them, passing through a metal detector. Backpacks are magnet-proof so may be kept on.

Before going in to class, we had to remove all metal objects on us. Luckily our backpacks are fully magnet-proof, so we could keep them on. b14:c07:p158

Mr. Robinsbottom Mr. Robinsbottom has a notable gap in his hair, and Rob once flew a radio-controlled helicopter through it without Robinsbottom noticing -- or so Rob thought.

Rob once actually flew a radio-controlled helicopter through it without Mr. Robinsbottom noticing. Actually he did notice! b14:c07:p160 b14:c07:p161

Mr. Robinsbottom Mr. Robinsbottom now always has a little chopper flying around his head after Rob's helicopter stunt.

And now he always has a little chopper flying around his head. b14:c07:p161

Mr. Hansen Mr. Hansen is the school caretaker at Swedhump Elementary.

He then picked up the phone and called Mr. Hansen (the school caretaker). b14:c07:p163

Echo Magnet Echo Magnets are kept in a special super-safe Magnet Storage Unit at Swedhump Elementary.

Because they are precious and so powerful, they get kept safe in our special super-safe Magnet Storage Unit. b14:c07:p171

SEIEPN Code Mauve on the SEIEPN means a theft has occurred at a higher level of urgency, announced as 'Code Mauve! DEEP MAUVE!'

Code Mauve! DEEP MAUVE! b14:c07:p176

Mr. Skwidge-Winkle Mayonnaise Squirting involves squirting mayonnaise onto a target (like a hamburger or hot dog) from a distance.

And in case you were wondering, this fine activity involves squirting mayonnaise onto a target (like a hamburger or hot dog) from a distance. b14:c08:p184

Mr. Skwidge-Winkle Cyril Skwidge-Winkle managed a distance of 22 yards when he was just 19 years old, which was the junior record at the time.

When he was just 19 years old, Cyril Skwidge-Winkle managed a distance of 22 yards, which was junior record at the time. b14:c08:p185

Mr. Skwidge-Winkle By the time Cyril Skwidge-Winkle was 25 he was World Mayonnaise Squirting Champion.

By the time he was 25 he was World Champion. b14:c08:p185

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank attended a live Mayonnaise Squirting performance by Mr. Skwidge-Winkle and hired him on the spot.

Mrs. Rosebank attended a live performance where, suspended from a trapeze, he performed a perfect aerial backward squidge through a burning hoop. She hired him on the spot. b14:c08:p186

Mrs. Wilberforce Mrs. Wilberforce always removes the Fury Liquid and Echo Magnets from the FLEM99 before storing the devices.

At least no one can operate it - I always remove the Fury Liquid and Echo Magnets before I store the devices. b14:c08:p191

SEIEPN Code Pink with Pink Stripes and Pink Spots means a serious school emergency is taking place and all classes are cancelled.

CODE PINK WITH PINK STRIPES AND PINK SPOTS! I repeat, CODE PINK WITH PINK STRIPES AND PINK SPOTS. All classes cancelled! b14:c08:p193

Chef McGurk McGurk's business was being damaged by Chef McHound's amazing hot dogs, so he decided to 'borrow' her so she could teach him her secrets.

My business was being damaged by Chef McHound's amazing hot dogs. So I decided to 'borrow' her so she could teach me her secrets. b14:c09:p196

Chef McGurk McGurk tunnelled to the wrong place -- Transformation class instead of the hot dog kitchen -- and learned how a Transformation Device works.

But we tunnelled to the wrong place: Transformation class! And that's where I learnt how a Transformation Device works. b14:c09:p199 b14:c09:p200

Chef McGurk McGurk stole the Fury Liquid, then the Echo Magnets, then the FLEM99 device itself, intending to transform his hot dogs into an army.

Later I 'borrowed' the Fury Liquid... And then the Echo Magnets! And now we just 'borrowed' the device itself! b14:c09:p201 b14:c09:p202 b14:c09:p203

Chef McGurk McGurk planned to buy Swedhump Elementary and turn it into a bigger factory once he had Chef McHound's secrets.

Once she teaches me, I'll make the WORLD'S BEST hot dogs. I'll sell so many... ...that I'll be able to buy Swedhump Elementary and turn it into one EVEN BIGGER factory! b14:c09:p208

Move #44 (The Camembert Vortex) Defence Move 44 is called the Face Pulling Protective Shield of Hideousness and is a highly effective defence move needing at least 3 combatants.

we formed Defence Move 44 (Face Pulling Protective Shield of Hideousness) around her. b14:c10:p234

Chef McGurk When McGurk zapped himself with the faulty FLEM99, he turned into a cucumber instead of a monster.

But instead of turning into a monster... ...he turned into a cucumber! b14:c11:p272 b14:c11:p273

Ellen Ellenbogen Ellen's plan was to swap the labels on the FLEM99 devices so the thief would use the faulty one.

After the initial two thefts, it was obvious someone with ill-intent wanted to power up a Transformation Device... so Dash went back to class... and SWAPPED the labels on the devices. b14:c12:p279 b14:c12:p280 b14:c12:p281

FLEM99 Mrs. Wilberforce hid the safe key in a secret magnetic box under her desk.

We saw where you hid the safe key (in a secret magnetic box under your desk). b14:c12:p280

Megafoam Mrs. Rosebank grabbed the megafoam to announce the hot dog party.

Mrs. Rosebank grabbed the megafoam. And now, Swedhump Elementary, time for a hot dog party!! b14:c12:p286

HDRD The HDRD (Hot Dog Release Device) was invented by Mr. Rosebank and used to feed hot dogs to the crowd at the party.

Mr. Rosebank will be feeding you, with his newest invention: The HDRD!... A Hot Dog Release Device of course! b14:c12:p297 b14:c12:p298

Dash Candoo Dash, Rob and Ellen were each presented with Chef McHound's millionth hot dog for fighting off the hot dog army and saving Chef McHound.

For fighting off the hot dog army and saving Chef McHound, we hereby present you with... Chef McHound's millionth hot dog! b14:c12:p292 b14:c12:p293

Backpack-ladder The Backpack Ladder is an important piece of equipment used by Dash and Rob on multiple missions.

The Backpack Ladder is an important piece of equipment used by Dash and Rob on multiple missions. b14:c99:p306

Backpack-ladder When deploying a Backpack Ladder it is very important to have clean airspace over you -- no low-lying trees, low ceilings, and never deploy inside an aeroplane, train, hovercraft or hot-air balloon.

Accordingly, when deploying it is very important to have clean airspace over you. No low-lying trees or low ceilings, and obviously don't deploy inside an aeroplane, train, hovercraft or hot-air balloon. b14:c99:p306

Backpack-ladder In 2016, three employees at the BPL factory were injured during testing when the main backpack cover was not correctly fastened and the ladder expanded inside the backpack, which then exploded.

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. b14:c99:p306

Backpack-ladder In 2019 a Backpack Ladder auto-deployed in a factory staff member's car, causing him to drive 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. b14:c99:p306

Carrot-Cheese-Cheese-Carrot Cake Carrot-Cheese-Cheese-Carrot Cake is made with just two ingredients: Carrot Cheese and Cheese Carrot.

This is an absolutely delicious kind of cake made with just two ingredients: Carrot Cheese and Cheese Carrot. b14:c99:p307

Carrot Cheese Carrot Cheese is a type of cheese that is carrot flavored, coming from a kind of cow that only eats carrots, making its milk carrot flavored and slightly orange.

CARROT CHEESE: This is a type of cheese that is carrot flavored. It comes from a kind of cow that only eats carrots. Accordingly, their milk is carrot flavored (and obviously slightly orange) and if cheese is made from this milk, it too will be carrot flavored. b14:c99:p307

Cheese Carrot Cheese Carrots taste like cheese, grow wild (cannot be farmed) in the NW corner of Moremi Forest, and are quite expensive because harvesting them is dangerous and the journey is difficult.

CHEESE CARROT: This is a type of carrot that tastes like cheese. These carrots grow wild (cannot be farmed) in the NW corner of Moremi Forest. Harvesting them can be quite dangerous (because there are multiple wild animals in that part of the forest) and the journey up there can be difficult. As a result, Cheese Carrots are pretty expensive. b14:c99:p307

Carrot-Cheese-Cheese-Carrot Cake To make Carrot-Cheese-Cheese-Carrot Cake: mix 2 lbs Carrot Cheese with 6 fully-grown, grated Cheese Carrots three nights before full moon, let sit 24 hours, stir clockwise 17 minutes, add 1 pint Wombat juice, let sit another 24 hours, stir counter-clockwise 17 minutes, then bake on the night of full moon.

Mix 2 lbs Carrot Cheese with 6 fully-grown, grated Cheese Carrots in a mixing bowl three nights before full moon. Let it sit for 24 hours. Then stir clockwise for 17 minutes. Then add 1 pint Wombat juice. Let it sit for another 24 hours. Then stir counter-clockwise for 17 minutes. Then bake it on the night of full moon. b14:c99:p307

Choc-Hotlitt Choc Hotlitt is like hot chocolate, but better. It scores 10/10 for taste, flavor, and smell, while hot chocolate scores 8.3, 9.1, and 7.5 respectively.

Choc Hotlitt is like hot chocolate, but better. b14:c99:p308

SEIEPN Code Periwinkle means a theft has occurred and presence of school principal is required immediately.

Code Periwinkle: A theft has occured. Presence of school principal required immediately. b14:c99:p309

SEIEPN Code Pink with Pink Spots means a serious school emergency is taking place and all classes are cancelled.

Code Pink with Pink Spots: A Serious School Emergency is taking place. All classes cancelled. b14:c99:p309

SEIEPN Code Taupe means 'Have you seen my cup of tea anywhere?'

Code Taupe: Have you seen my cup of tea anywhere? b14:c99:p309

SEIEPN Code Maroon means 'Dig a hole and hide in it!'

Code Maroon: Dig a hole and hide in it! b14:c99:p309

SEIEPN Code Mauve means 'You can come out of the hole now!'

Code Mauve: You can come out of the hole now! b14:c99:p309

SEIEPN Code Avocado means 'Would you like some guacamole?'

Code Avocado: Would you like some guacamole? b14:c99:p309

Echo Magnet An Echo Magnet the size of a golf ball can lift a bus -- no problem -- even if the bus is full.

A small, VERY powerful magnet. So powerful that one the size of a golf ball can lift a bus - no problem. And the bus can be full. b14:c99:p310

Echo Magnet Echo Magnets have an inbuilt 'echo' mechanism that increases the strength by a factor of 1,000, making them 1,000 times stronger than normal magnets.

They are like normal magnets, but with an inbult "echo" mechanism that increases the strength by a factor of 1,000. So they are 1,000 times stronger than normal magnets. b14:c99:p310

Echo Magnet An employee named Cyril Gurkk once accidentally left the Echo Magnet controlled room with a magnet in his briefcase; it got sucked onto a passing car, his anniversary present was lost, and his wife divorced him a week later.

An employee, Cyril Gurkk, once left the controlled room with an echo magnet in his briefcase, by mistake... The moment he left the room his briefcase got sucked out of his arm and attached itself to a passing car. This would have been okay, but his 20th anniversary present for his wife was in the suitcase. And it was gone forever. That night at dinner, she was furious when he didn't have a present. And she didn't believe his excuse. They got divorced a week later. b14:c99:p311

FLEM99 The FLEM99 is so complicated that it is very difficult to copy, and extremely difficult to operate without a 6-month intensive course.

The device is so complicated that it is very difficult to copy. It is also extremely difficult to operate without a 6-month intensive course. b14:c99:p312

Mrs. Wilberforce Mrs. Wilberforce is the only person at Swedhump Elementary allowed to operate the FLEM99.

Mrs. Wilberforce is the only person at Swedhump Elementary allowed to operate it. b14:c99:p312

Fury Liquid Fury Liquid is an extremely powerful liquid used to power space rockets and transformers.

This is an extremely powerful liquid used to power space rockets and transformers. b14:c99:p313

Fury Liquid Fury Liquid is very difficult to make as it requires specialized mixing machines.

It is very difficult to a make as it requires specialized mixing machines. b14:c99:p313

Fury Liquid Fury Liquid ingredients include: Walrus milk, Osteop juice, Snig slime, Invizizz eyelash, Ant nectar, Swed toenail, Vinegar, Sunflower oil, and 3,472 other ingredients, many of which are classified.

Some of the ingredients it includes are: Walrus milk, Osteop juice, Snig slime, Invizizz eyelash, Ant nectar, Swed toenail, Vinegar, Sunflower oil. There are 3,472 other ingredients, many of which are classified. b14:c99:p313

Fury Liquid While not toxic to drink, Fury Liquid tastes completely and totally disgusting.

While not toxic to drink, we would not recommend it as it tastes completely and totally disgusting. b14:c99:p313

HDRD The HDRD was invented by Mr. Rosebank and manufactured by Siena Industries Corporation.

This is a fabulous device invented by Mr. Rosebank and manufactured by Siena Industries Corporation. b14:c99:p314

HDRD The HDRD can be controlled by a single operator, has battery power to last 8 hours, and can shoot 240 hot dogs per minute (four every second).

The HDRD can be controlled by a single operator, has battery power to last 8 hours, and can shoot 240 hot dogs per minute, which is four every second. b14:c99:p314

HDRD The HDRD's average projectile distance is 20 feet and maximum projectile distance is 100 feet.

Average projectile distance is 20 feet. Maximum projectile distance is 100 feet. b14:c99:p314

HDRD In 2021 a faulty HDRD deployed at Siena Industries Corporation's annual Christmas party, shooting hot dogs at 20 per second; the main mayonnaise trough exploded and it took over a week to clean up. An automated shut-down switch has been installed on all devices since.

In 2021 a faulty device was deployed at Siena Industries Corporation's annual Christmas party. The machine went berzerk, shooting hot dogs out at a rate of 20 per second. Everyone had to run for cover and the machine's main mayonnaise trough exploded. Luckily no-one was hurt but it took over a week to clean the place up. The fault was corrected and an automated shut-down switch has been installed on all devices since. b14:c99:p314

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

Imminent Danger Warning Device (IDWD). Flashes red when danger is very close. b14:c99:p315

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

Red – on-off 1 second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger. Red – on 2s, off 2s: Lightning storm imminent. Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here. Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging. b14:c99:p315

KB-15 KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank, who licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies.

KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. b14:c99:p315

KB-15 The KB-15 software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download, so all KB-15s are identical at any one time.

The software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download. This means that at any one time all KB-15s are identical. b14:c99:p315

KB-15 The KB-15's range is 25 yards and sensor beams penetrate anything including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.

The KB-15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b14:c99:p316

KB-15 The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries and can be wrist-mounted, head-mounted, or placed on a flat surface.

The device can be wrist-mounted (like a watch), head-mounted (which looks ridiculous, so nobody ever does it) or can just sit on a flat surface. The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries. b14:c99:p316

Global KB-15 Inspection Authority The Global KB-15 Inspection Authority (GKBIA) undertakes random inspections, and if KB-15 batteries fail the test, the owner will be fined.

The Global KB-15 Inspection Authority (GKBIA) undertakes random inspections and if your batteries fail the test, you will get fined. b14:c99:p316

Lev-27/b The Lev-27/b is a standard-issue levitation device invented by Lipwinkle-Levinheimmer in 2001.

The Lev-27/b is a standard-issue levitation device invented by Lipwinkle-Levinheimmer in 2001. b14:c99:p317

Lev-27/b Dash, Rob, Greta and Ellen usually have Lev-27/b devices in their backpacks; Dash occasionally keeps one in his pyjama pocket.

Dash, Rob, Greta and Ellen usually have them in their backpacks. Dash occasionally keeps one in his pyjama pocket. b14:c99:p317

Lev-27/b The Lev-27/b has a battery life of 15 minutes (30 zaps at an average of 30 seconds levitation time each), a max levitation distance of 100ft, and max levitation height of 30ft.

Battery life: 15 minutes. So this allows 30 zaps (with an average of 30 seconds levitation time each). Max Levitation Distance: 100ft. Max Levitation height: 30ft. b14:c99:p317

Lev-27/b The Lev-27/b is manufactured under license by Mgadigadi Technologies.

Manufacturer: Under license by Mgadigadi Technologies. b14:c99:p317

Lumo-Beam The Lumo Beam is a personalized mind-controlled floating flashlight.

The Lumo Beam is a personalized mind-controlled floating flashlight. b14:c99:p318

Lumo-Beam The Lumo Beam device itself is the size of a pea, but its charging pod is the size of a large grape.

The device iself is the size of a pea, but its charging pod is the size of a large grape. b14:c99:p318

Lumo-Beam The Lumo Beam has a battery life of 24 hours at maximum luminosity (1400 lumens); halving the luminosity doubles the operating time.

Battery life is 24 hours when operating at maximum luminosity (1400 lumens). Halving the luminosity will double the operating time. b14:c99:p318

Lumo-Beam The Lumo Beam is manufactured by Rajak Industries.

Manufactured by Rajak Industries. b14:c99:p318

Lumo-Beam Dash, Rob, Greta and Ellen carry Lumo Beams in their backpacks.

Dash, Rob, Greta and Ellen make sure to carry them in their backpacks, though it can easily fit into a pocket. b14:c99:p318

International Mayonnaise Squirting Association The International Mayonnaise Squirting Association (IMSA) has guidelines for standardized squirting tubes, which are the ones used at Swedhump Elementary.

The International Mayonnaise Squirting Associataion (IMSA) has guidelines for standardized squirting tubes, which are the ones used at Swedhump Elementary. b14:c99:p319

Mayonnaise Squirting Recent World Mayonnaise Squirting champions and distances: 2020 Cyril Skwidge-Winkle (33 yards), 2021 Ivana Tinkle (35 yards), 2022 Anita Bath (41 yards), 2023 Otto Matic (41 yards), 2024 Oliver Sudden (43 yards), 2025 Ella Vaytor (45 yards).

2020: Cyril Skwidge-Winkle (33). 2021: Ivana Tinkle (35). 2022: Anita Bath (41). 2023: Otto Matic (41). 2024: Oliver Sudden (43). 2025: Ella Vaytor (45). b14:c99:p319

Mayonnaise Squirting Mayonnaise squirting world record distances are increasing every year because more and more schools are offering it as a class, raising overall standards.

Note that the distance is increasing every year. This is becuase more and more schools are offering it as a class, hence the overall standards are rising. b14:c99:p319

Megafoam A megafoam is like a megaphone but better; made from the foamy discharge of natural ocean sponge, it absorbs all surrounding noise, magnifying the voice of the speaker, resulting in EEVT (Extremely Effective Voice Trajectory).

A megafoam is like a magaphone, but better. Made from the foamy discharge of natural ocean sponge, the magafoam absorbs all sorrounding noise, hence magnifying the voice of the speaker using it. This results in EEVT (Extremely Effective Voice Trajectory). b14:c99:p320

Megafoam If a user whispers into the megafoam, it transforms their voice to that of someone shouting.

If a user whispers into it, the megafoam transforms their voice to that of someone shouting. b14:c99:p320

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank only uses the megafoam for HIAs (Highly Important Announcements) and when she does so, she can be heard across the entire Swedhump campus.

Ms. Rosebank only uses it for HIAs (Highly Important Annoucements) and when she does so, she can be heard across the entire Swedhump campus. b14:c99:p320

Mole Scallywags Mole Scallywags are fairly uncommon; their special power is digging and their weakness is poor eyesight.

These are fairly uncommon and dangerous scallywags, which are able to dig extremely well. Weakness: Poor eyesight. b14:c99:p321

Mole Scallywags Mole Scallywags have small triangular protrusions on either side of their heads which seem to be ears but are not.

They have small triangular protrusions on either side of their heads, which seem to be ears, but are not. b14:c99:p321

Mole Scallywags Mole Scallywag stats: How common: Fairly uncommon; Typical group size: 5; Operate alone: Never; Maximum Jump Distance: 4 feet; Cleverness: 7/10; Speed: 8/10; Agility: 6/10.

How common: Fairly uncommon. Special power: Digging. Weakness: Poor eyesight. Typical group size: 5. Operate alone? Never. Maximum Jump Distance: 4 feet. Cleverness: 7/10. Speed: 8/10. Agility: 6/10. b14:c99:p321

Move 1,222 Move 1,222 (Groaning Double-Decker-Caterpillar) is a very dangerous attack move commonly used by Mole Scallywags: the scallywags groan and split into Group A (3, lower layer) and Group B (2, upper layer), then Group B climbs up and their groans turn to high-pitched screams.

This is a VERY dangerous attack move. Commonly used by Mole Scallywags. The scallywags start groaning in a very annoying way, and then split into two groups. Group A = 3 scallywags who form the lower layer. Group B = 2 scallywags who form the upper layer. Group A start with low-pitched groans. Group B also start low-pitched, but then climb up onto group A. Once they are up there their groans turn to high-pitched, almost like screams. b14:c99:p322

Move 18,564 Move 18,564 (Wobbling Tower of Absolute Combat Glory) needs at least two fighters to be deployed, and is more effective with three or more because the higher and wobblier it is, the more intimidating to the enemy.

Needs at least two fighters to be deployed. Ideal to have three or more. This is because the higher it is, the wobblier it is. And the wobbling is what makes it intimidating to the enemy. b14:c99:p323

Move #44 (The Camembert Vortex) Move 44 (Face Pulling Protective Shield of Hideousness) needs at least 3 combatants to be effective; Dash, Rob and Greta are accomplished deployers.

Highly effective defence move. Needs at least 3 combatants to be effective. Dash, Rob and Greta are accomplished deployers of this move. b14:c99:p324

Move #44 (The Camembert Vortex) The face-pulling component of Move 44 was taught to Dash, Rob and Greta by Mrs. Zhonst, the face-pulling teacher at Swedhump Elementary, who won the World Face-Pulling Championships at Uzbükkuu Zoo in 1972.

We cannot disclose where they learnt and practiced the actual move, but we can tell you that the face-pulling component was taught to them by Mrs. Zhonst, the face-pulling teacher at Swedhump Elementary. She won the World Face-Pulling Championships at Uzbükkuu Zoo in 1972. b14:c99:p324

Move 6,413 Move 6,413 (Star Vortex) vortex formation comprises an alpha (leader) scallywag in the center with four fighters on the outside; the alpha is usually the biggest and strongest in the pack.

The vortex formation comprises an alpha (leader) scallywag in the center with four fighters on the outside. The alpha is usually the biggest and strongest in the pack. The other four tend to be agile combat scallywags. b14:c99:p325

Move 6,413 Move 6,413 (Star Vortex) is dangerous and fast but can be unstable, so engaging in combat can exploit that instability.

While this formation is dangerous and fast, it can be unstable. So if engaged in combat, try use that to your advantage. b14:c99:p325

Osteops Osteops are a bit like cows but totally different, apart from their milk which is delicious. They can be domesticated and are easy to milk. Most doctors recommend one glass of Osteop milk per day, to be drunk between 7 and 8 am.

Osteops are a bit likes cows, but not at all. They are totally different from cows, apart from their milk, which is delicious. They can be domesticated and it's pretty easy to milk them. Most doctors recommend one glass of Osteop milk per day, to be drunk between 7 and 8 am. b14:c99:p326

Osteops Large herds of wild Osteops inhabit the foothills of The Foothills; when Osteops move up to higher terrain, their milk is not so great.

Large herds of wild Osteops inhabit the foothills of The Foothills. Their milk is legendary. When Osteops move up to higher terrain, their milk is not so great. b14:c99:p326

Osteops Osteops lay eggs in batches of 6; the eggs hatch after 1 month; mother Osteops become violent during the entire laying-to-hatching period and must be avoided.

Osteops lay eggs in batches of 6. The eggs hatch after 1 month. Mother Osteops become violent during the entire laying-to-hatching period so must be avoided at all costs. b14:c99:p326

Osteops The Great Osteop Stampede of 1999 involved over 30,000 Osteops converging at the muster station at sunrise and beginning a southbound stampede when the stampede bugle sounded at 6am.

The Great Osteop Stampede of 1999 was a stampede of Osteops. It was in 1999. Over 30,000 Osteops converged at the muster station at sunrise, and began a southbound stampede when the stampede bugle sounded at 6am. b14:c99:p327

Osteops The Great Osteop Stampede of 1999 covered 8 miles, was won by Osteop #17,434, and the dust cloud was seen from 74 miles away.

Stampede distance: 8 miles. Stampede winner: Osteop #17,434. Stampede dust-cloud seen from distance of: 74 miles. b14:c99:p327

Osteops It is possible to ride an Osteop; Mr. Grodzinsky is a very good rider and is considering introducing Osteop racing as a new school sport to be debated before the Swedhump Elementary CSLHSC.

It is possible to ride an Osteop. Mr. Grodzinsky is actually a very good rider and is considering introducing Osteop racing as a new school sport. It will be debated before the Swedhump Elementary CSLHSC (Curriculum Sport & Leisure Health & Safety Sub Committee) soon. b14:c99:p327

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow In Paper-Rock-Scissors-Carrot-Spoon-Tissue-Elbow, the hierarchy is: Paper beats rock beats scissor beats carrot beats spoon beats tissue beats elbow.

Paper beats rock beats scissor beats carrot beats spoon beats tissue (obviously) beats elbow. b14:c99:p328

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow The world Paper-Rock-Scissors-Carrot-Spoon-Tissue-Elbow championships is one of the largest televised events on the planet, held annually at Wombley Stadium with a capacity of 84,000.

The world paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow champioships is one of the largest televised events on the planet, and is held annually in Wombley Stadium... which has a capacity of 84,000. b14:c99:p329

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow Mr. Proudfoot won the World Snow-dancing Championship in 2018 at Wombley Stadium.

the same venue in which Mr. Proudfoot won the World Snow-dancing Champion in 2018 b14:c99:p329

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow The world championships' sponsors are: Paper by Braamfontein Paper Factory, Rock by Rondebosch Geological Society, Scissors by Rui Zorbinger Scissor Zindustries, Carrot by Mrs. Hogmanny-Hogg-Mahomm, Spoon by International Spoon Polishing Association, Tissue by Humdinger Tissues, Elbow by Global Elbow Appreciation Society.

Paper: The Braamfontein Paper Factory. Rock: The Rondebosch Geological Society. Scissors: Rui Zorbinger Scissor Zindustries. Carrot: Mrs. Hogmanny-Hogg-Mahomm. Spoon: The International Spoon Polishing Association. Tissue: Humdinger Tissues. Elbow: The Global Elbow Appreciation Society. b14:c99:p329

Pizzup Pizzup is like pizza but different and better; one of the key ingredients is hover-yeast, which allows the pizzup to levitate (or float).

Pizzup is like pizza but different. And better. Not only because it tastes better, but because one of the key ingredients is hover-yeast, which allows the pizzup to levitate (or float). b14:c99:p330

Pizzup Pizzups have been known to hover at speeds in excess of 41 miles per hour.

They have been known to hover at speeds in excess of 41 miles per hour. b14:c99:p330

Collum Ollum Collum Ollum once ate a dozen large pizzups to test whether eating them would make him float; it did not make him float but made him vomit.

Collum Ollum once tested this by eating a dozen pizzups. Big ones. It didn't make him float, but did make him vomit. b14:c99:p330

Mr. Robinsbottom Mr. Robinsbottom's full name is Robin Robinsbottom and he is a teacher in the Physics Department at Swedhump Elementary, specializing in Magnetic Induction, Ignetic Manduction, Coagulated Magnetization, Moagulated Cagnization, Globulated Magnetology and Magulated Globtology.

Robin Robinsbottom is a teacher in the Physics Department at Swedhump Elementary. He specializes in Magnetic Induction, Ignetic Manduction, Coagulated Magnetization, Moagulated Cagnization, Globulated Magnetology and Magulated Globtology. b14:c99:p331

Mr. Robinsbottom Mr. Robinsbottom's life dream was to become a helicopter pilot but when he discovered magnets he changed to becoming a magnets teacher; he still loves helicopters, triplocopters and triplo-triplocopters.

His life's dream was to become a helicopter pilot, but when he discovered magnets, it changed to becoming magnets teacher. He still loves anything to do with helicopters, triplocopters and triplo-triplocopters. b14:c99:p331

Mr. Robinsbottom Mr. Robinsbottom's entire home is an enormous magnet laboratory, with a helicopter viewing deck on the roof.

His entire home is an enormous magnet laboratory, with a helicopter viewing deck on the roof. b14:c99:p331

Mrs. Scratch Scratch Bernice Scratch Scratch lives inside a giant statue of Sir Rufus Redrock, about three miles from the school; the lower part of her home is a sophisticated Fury Juice laboratory, and small rockets can often be seen flying out of Sir Rufus' mouth.

She is the 16th cousin thrice removed of Sir Rufus Redrock (one of the first teachers at the school), and she actually lives inside a GIANT statue of him, about three miles from the school. The lower part of her home is a very sophisticated Fury Juice laboratory used for research, experimentation and fermentation. Her main area is rocket fuelling, which is why small rockets can often be seen flying out of the side of her home (sir Rufus' mouth!). b14:c99:p332

Mr. Skwidge-Winkle Cyril Skwidge-Winkle developed a passion for mayonnaise squirting at age 5 and was having private lessons at age 7 with Gounthoer Hoendloesmoan-Eggg, the great grand-grand-nephew-cousin of the inventor of the sport.

When Cyril was just 5 years old he developed a passion for mayonnaise squirting, and by the time he was 7 he was having private lessons with Gøünthøer Høendløesmøan-Eggg, the great grand-grand-nephew-cousin of the inventor of the sport. b14:c99:p333

Mr. Skwidge-Winkle By age 9, Cyril Skwidge-Winkle was already squirting mayonnaise at a professional level.

By the time he was 9 he was already squirting mayonnaise at a professional level, and there was no doubt in anyone's minds that one day he'd be world champion. b14:c99:p333

Snegg-Roller The Snegg-Roller is a device that shoots a beam that makes things roll; it was initially built for rolling large rocks in the construction industry.

This is a device that shoots a beam that makes things roll. It was initially built for use in the construction industry, for rolling large rocks off the side of mountains. b14:c99:p334

Snegg-Roller The Snegg-Roller was invented by Heracles Glamdaddian, who built a mini version after seeing how much his kids loved the concept; it is manufactured by Glamdaddian Enterprises.

But when the inventor, Heracles Glamdaddian saw how much his kids loved the concept, he built a mini version, which then became commercially available. It is manufactured by Glamdaddian Enterprises. b14:c99:p334

Snig Slime Snig Slime is an extremely delicious and healthy drink, especially good for breakfast as it provides energy throughout the day; SNIG is an acronym for its components.

This is an extremely delicious and healthy drink, especially good for breakfast as it provides energy throughout the day. It is not actaully slime. The name is an acronym for its components. b14:c99:p335

Snig Slime Snig Slime ingredients (SNIG acronym): Syrup, Nectar, Ice cream, Grape Juice, Strawberry, Lemon, Ice, Mango, Egg.

Syrup. Nectar. Ice cream. Grape Juice. Strawberry. Lemon. Ice. Mango. Egg. b14:c99:p335

Splatter-Ray The Splatter-Ray is a wand-like device that can splatter inanimate (non-living) objects from a distance: up to 100 yards for a cake, 75 yards for bananas, 50 yards for a watermelon.

A wand-like device that can splatter inanimate (non-living) objects from a distance. Can splatter a cake from up to 100 yards away. Can splatter a pile of bananas from 75 yards away. Can splatter a watermelon from 50 yards away. b14:c99:p336

Splatter-Ray The Splatter-Ray was first invented by Mr. Rosebank after he was trapped in his workshop by a huge cake dropped by a triplocopter; he developed the device and splattered a hole through the cake to get to a prize-giving ceremony.

The device was first invented by Mr. Rosebank after he was trapped in his workshop by a huge cake that had been accidentally droppped by a triplocopter... He quickly developed the device and splattered a hole through the cake. He made it to the ceremony (albeit covered in icing). b14:c99:p336

Staircase Moose Staircase Moose are friendly creatures that can be tamed and become very useful for assistance with climbing up things; they have the same lifespan as humans.

Friendly creatures that can be tamed and become very useful for assistance with climbing up things. Same lifespan as humans. b14:c99:p337

Staircase Moose The staircase on a Staircase Moose is not there when born, and usually only starts growing once the moose reaches the teenage years.

The staircase is not there when born, and usually only starts growing once the moose reaches the teenage years. b14:c99:p337

Staircase Moose Large herds of Staircase Moose are found in the northern reaches of Moremi Forest.

Large herds of them are found in the northern reaches of Moremi Forest. b14:c99:p337

Staircase Moose Through teamwork, Staircase Meese forage in pods of six in a 3:2 pyramid configuration, and the sixth moose climbs to the top to eat; they rotate to share food from Makataka trees.

Through teamwork, Staircase-meese are able to access the delicious foliage on Makataka trees... Typical foraging formation involves forage pods of six. They form pyramids in a 3:2 configuration and then the sixth moose climbs to the top to eat. They then change positions and through multiple rotations, all get their fair share. b14:c99:p338

Staircase Moose It is said that long ago Staircase Meese could fly, and vast flocks were seen over Moremi Forest; examination of domesticated meese reveals what look like tiny embedded wings.

It is said that long ago Staircase-meese could fly and that vast flocks of them were seen over Moremi Forest. Examination of domesticated meese does reveal what look like tiny embedded wings, but it could just be a skin pattern. b14:c99:p338

Suction Pads Suction Pads are extremely useful pads attached to one's hands or feet that allow one to climb up walls and across ceilings.

Extremely useful pads attached to one's hands or feet that allow one to climb up walls and across ceilings. b14:c99:p339

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. b14:c99:p340

Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary is a K through 7.5 school, part of the Puff-Noss system in which middle school is replaced by the CAP (Compulsory Adventure Period).

Swedhump Elementary is a K through 7½ school. It's part of the new Puff-Noss system, in which middle school is replaced by the CAP (Compulsory Adventure Period). b14:c99:p340

Swedhump Elementary Under the Puff-Noss system: Elementary school is K-7.5 (age 5-11), CAP is 7.5-8 (age 12-13), High School is 9-12 (age 14-18).

Elementary school: K-7½ (age 5 -11). CAP: 7 ½ – 8 (age 12-13). High School: 9 -12 (14-18). b14:c99:p340

Compulsory Adventure Period During the CAP, students spend 18 months going on adventures, doing things they love, having fun, being healthy and spending as much time outdoors as possible.

During the CAP, students spend 18 months going on adventures, doing things they love, having fun, being healthy and spending as much time outdoors as possible. b14:c99:p341

Swedhump Elementary Teaching positions at Swedhump Elementary are highly sought-after; being world champion in one's field usually helps with the application process.

Teaching positions at Swedhump Elementary are highly sought-after. One usually needs to be extremely good at one's discipline before applying for a position. Being world champion in your field usually helps with the application process, but not always. b14:c99:p341

Swedhump Elementary New buildings at Swedhump Elementary are built off campus by Zoo Lake Engineering and then lowered into place by triplo-triplocopters.

the new structures are actually built off campus (by Zoo Lake Engineering), and once complete, lowered in place by triplo-triplocopters. b14:c99:p341

Transformation There are three main forms of transformation: (1) Non-living to non-living, (2) Non-living to living, (3) Living to living non-living. It is not possible to turn a living thing into a non-living thing.

There are three main forms of tansformation: [1] Non-living to non-living (like a shoe into a book). [2] Non-living to living (like a shoe into a shoe that is alive and can walk and talk). [3] Living to living non-living (like a person into a living potato). NOTE that it is not possible to turn a living thing into a non-living thing. b14:c99:p342

Transformation One cannot turn a person into a potato, but one can turn a person into an alive potato (one that can walk, talk and breathe).

So one cannot turn a person into a potato. But one can turn a person into an alive potato (i.e. a potato that can walk and talk and breathe). b14:c99:p342

Wobbler The Wobbler (SWD) is battery or electric powered; the battery version can wobble at max speed (setting 8) for two hours.

Battery or electic powered. The battery version can wobble at max speed (setting 8) for two hours. b14:c99:p343

Wobbler The Wobbler has multiple uses: in the kitchen for stirring, for athletes to loosen muscles, and in car factories for testing seat comfort on bumpy roads.

Useful in the kitchen. Helping to stir things. Useful for athletes. Loosens the muscles. Useful in car factories. A seat can be placed atop a wobbler and then a person sits in the seat. Lets them test how comfortable the seats are on bumpy roads. b14:c99:p343

Zebra-hounds Zebra-Hounds are absolutely awful, terrible, horrible, vicious dogs that are extremely expensive, extremely stupid, and tend to be owned by criminals.

Absolutely awful, terrible, horrible, vicious dogs. Extremely expensive. And extremely stupid. Tend to be owned by criminals. b14:c99:p344

Zebra-hounds Zebra-Hounds' favorite food is Madagascar-Pie; they are found wild in the very far south-western part of Moremi Forest.

Favorite food: Madagascar-Pie. These dreadful dogs love to scare people. And to bite them. They are found wild in the very far south-western part of Moremi Forest. b14:c99:p344

Zebra-hounds Over time Zebra-Hounds have been bred and domesticated by criminals like smugglers, poachers, burglars, hooligans, pickpockets and trespassers.

Over time they have been bred and domesticated by criminals like smugglers, poachers, burglars, hooligans, pickpockets and trespassers. b14:c99:p344

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. b14:c99:p340