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Incidents (9)
- Before Breakfast: Mindreading-Scallywags and Snarling Jetpack-Hog attack
i_b02_01 - Blue spots outbreak during Art class
i_b02_02 - Paint-throwing fight between the Johnson twins in Art class
i_b02_03 - Blue spots itch during face-pulling; risk to championship
i_b02_04 - Gronville's secret face-pulling practice in the Science Lab
i_b02_05 - Investigation of the blue spots source: pump-room and freeze-bomb
i_b02_06 - Professor-Inspector Stumpnose unmasked; Dash captured at Stumpnose Elementary
i_b02_07 - Rob rescues Dash from Stumpnose's office via Warp-Vortex
i_b02_08 - County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship final
i_b02_09
First appearances (41)
- Andri Grimminik character b02:c02:p055
- Ant Farm 27b location b02:c04:p081
- Ant Farm 41a location b02:c04:p082
- Art class other b02:c03:p060
- Bicycle-Building class other b02:c07:p152
- Blue Spot Antidote other b02:c06:p145
- Blue Spot Compound other b02:c06:p142
- Building F location b02:c03:p060
- Collum Ollum character b02:c00:p009
- Condensed Expandable Pocket Mirror gadget b02:c01:p024
- County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship organisation b02:c02:p046
- Dance class other b02:c06:p126
- Darwin Cycles organisation b02:c07:p155
- Dr. Williams teacher b02:c00:p008
- Face-Pulling class other b02:c02:p044
- Flamingo Shuffle other b02:c06:p130
- Greta Gretchen-Hoffer character b02:c00:p008
- International Face-pulling Association organisation b02:c08:p169
- Loma-99 vehicle b02:c07:p153
- Micro Modulated Shrinkulator gadget b02:c01:p036
- Mindreading-Scallywags scallywag b02:c00:p008
- Mr. Ibis teacher b02:c00:p009
- Mr. Plumtree teacher b02:c00:p008
- Mr. Proudfoot teacher b02:c00:p009
- Mrs. Zhonst teacher b02:c00:p008
- MRX-34 Laser weapon b02:c07:p161
- Ms. Woodhouse teacher b02:c00:p008
- Plumbing class other b02:c05:p104
- Prodigiosus Cantus Formicae organisation b02:c04:p091
- Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose character b02:c00:p009
- Pump-Room location b02:c05:p118
- School Theatre location b02:c06:p126
- Shereena Aska-Lonka character b02:c00:p009
- Snintercom gadget b02:c07:p166
- Stumpnose Elementary location b02:c02:p046
- The Sniffsonian organisation b02:c03:p064
- Tour de South-Northern Swottolia other b02:c07:p153
- Transponder Tracking Device gadget b02:c07:p157
- Walrus Milk food b02:c01:p015
- Water Fountain other b02:c02:p054
- World Face-Pulling Championship organisation b02:c02:p045
Facts (133)
Section c00 (2)
adults reading this book If an adult (parent, teacher, or librarian) is caught reading or touching this book, they must immediately pay $1 to the nearest child present.
If you catch an adult (like a parent or teacher or librarian) reading it, or even touching it, they must IMMEDIATELY pay $1 to the nearest child present. b02:c00:p001
scallywags Scallywags can suddenly pop out of nowhere, requiring constant preparation for Total Mayhem Situations.
Scallywags can suddenly pop out of nowhere. This means you constantly need to be prepared for Total Mayhem Situations. b02:c00:p004
Chapter 1 (c01) (10)
Dash Candoo Dash finds it annoying to get into a Total Mayhem Situation before breakfast.
It really annoys me when one gets into a Total Mayhem Situation before breakfast. b02:c01:p014
Dash Candoo Dash was having a breakfast of walrus milk and toasted cabbage when the danger warning activated.
I had just poured myself a glass of walrus milk and was sitting down to my toasted cabbage when... b02:c01:p015
KB-15 The KB-15 is a Danger Warning Device (also called an Imminent Danger Warning Device, IDWD).
In case you didn't already know, a KB-15 is a Danger Warning Device. b02:c01:p016 b02:c99:p190
Mindreading-Scallywags Mindreading-Scallywags are a super-dangerous kind of scallywag because by reading your mind, they know what you are about to do.
Mindreading-Scallywags are a super-dangerous kind of scallywag, because by reading your mind, they know what you're about to do. b02:c01:p020
Mindreading-Scallywags Mindreading-Scallywags take approximately three and a half seconds to initiate Mindreading Mode.
The Mindreading-Scallywags started getting into Mindreading Mode, which takes approximately three and a half seconds to initiate. b02:c01:p023
Snarling Jetpack-hogs Snarling Jetpack-Hogs are hogs with jetpacks that snarl; they fly fast and are vicious.
They are hogs, with jetpacks, that snarl. They fly fast and are vicious. b02:c01:p021 b02:c99:p192
Condensed Expandable Pocket Mirror The Condensed Expandable Pocket Mirror (CEPM) is a small, concealable mirror that expands on deployment.
Small, concealable mirror that expands on deployment. b02:c01:p024 b02:c99:p189
Micro Modulated Shrinkulator The Micro Modulated Shrinkulator is a highly sophisticated device that shrinks things.
Highly sophisticated device that shrinks things. b02:c01:p036 b02:c99:p191
Walrus Milk It is quite dangerous to milk a walrus, but walrus milk is delicious.
It's quite dangerous milking a walrus. But worth it, because their milk is delicious. b02:c01:p015 b02:c99:p193
Walrus Milk Walrus milk can instantly disable a Snarling Jetpack-Hog's jetpack when hurled into it.
and then hurled the walrus milk into the jetpack, instantly disabling it. b02:c01:p033
Chapter 2 (c02) (11)
Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary is described as 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. b02:c02:p042 b02:c99:p193
Mrs. Zhonst Mrs. Zhonst is the Face-Pulling teacher at Swedhump Elementary.
The first lesson of the day was Face-Pulling with Mrs. Zhonst. b02:c02:p044
Mrs. Zhonst Mrs. Zhonst won the World Face-Pulling Championship, which was held at the Uzbükkuu Zoo in 1972.
She won the World Face-Pulling Championship, which was held at the Uzbükkuu Zoo in 1972 (it's true), so she commands a lot of respect in the school, and our whole general area. b02:c02:p045 b02:c08:p182
County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship The County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship final was between Swedhump Elementary and Stumpnose Elementary.
The two schools in the final were Swedhump Elementary (our school) and Stumpnose Elementary (our rival school). b02:c02:p046
Rob Newman Rob Newman's face-pulling speciality is the FGDT (Full Grimace with Double-Twitch).
Rob's speciality was the FGDT (Full Grimace with Double-Twitch). b02:c02:p049
Greta Gretchen-Hoffer Greta Gretchen-Hoffer's face-pulling speciality is the VJDWER (Vibrating Jaw-Drop with Eye-Roll).
Greta's was the VJDWER (Vibrating Jaw-Drop with Eye-Roll). b02:c02:p050
Collum Ollum Collum Ollum's face-pulling speciality is the PTT (Petrified Triple-Twitch).
Collum Ollum with his PTT (Petrified Triple-Twitch). b02:c02:p051
Shereena Aska-Lonka Shereena Aska-Lonka's face-pulling speciality is the PRSF (Preposterous Resting Sour-Face).
Shereena Aska-Lonka with her PRSF (Preposterous Resting Sour-Face). b02:c02:p052
Gronville Honkersmith Gronville Honkersmith's face-pulling speciality is the DSOD (Dripping Stare of Death).
And Gronville Honkersmith's DSOD (Dripping Stare of Death). b02:c02:p053
Gronville Honkersmith Gronville Honkersmith pours water from his water-bottle over his face before doing the DSOD, which makes it look much scarier.
Gronville likes to pour water from his water-bottle (which he takes with him everywhere) over his face before doing the DSOD, which I have to admit made it look much scarier. b02:c02:p053
Water Fountain Swedhump Elementary's water fountain was designed by the great Slovoslochuckian water fountain designer Andri Grimminik.
Our school has an epic water fountain, designed by the great Slovoslochuckian water fountain designer, Andri Grimminik b02:c02:p055
Chapter 3 (c03) (4)
Jump-Splodge Painting Jump-splodge painting involves jumping off a cupboard (or similar) onto a carefully placed paint tube, which then shoots the paint onto a canvas or wall.
Jump-splodge painting involves jumping off a cupboard (or similar) onto a carefully placed paint tube, which then shoots the paint onto a canvas or wall. b02:c03:p063 b02:c99:p190
Ms. Woodhouse Ms. Woodhouse is probably one of the world's most respected jump-splodge painters.
She's really nice and incredibly talented. And she's probably one of the world's most respected jump-splodge painters. b02:c03:p061 b02:c99:p190
Ms. Woodhouse Ms. Woodhouse sold a painting of an exploding watermelon to The Sniffsonian, a very famous museum.
It was actually bought by The Sniffsonian (a very famous museum) b02:c03:p064
Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson When Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson cries, she cries a lot -- her tears formed a puddle.
And when Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson cries, boy does she cry. b02:c03:p069 b02:c03:p070
Chapter 4 (c04) (9)
Dr. Williams Dr. Williams is one of the world's most famous ant breeders.
She also happens to be one of the world's most famous ant breeders. b02:c04:p081
Ant Farm 27b Ant farm 27b is in Dr. Williams's kitchen.
This is Dr. Williams at ant farm 27b, which is in her kitchen. b02:c04:p081
Ant Farm 41a Ant farm 41a is in Dr. Williams's bedroom.
This is Dr. Williams at ant farm 41a, which is in her bedroom. b02:c04:p082
Ant Farm 41a Ant farm 41a has been rated a Highly Prestigious Farm, and it is extremely competitive to get in; most ants spend at least two years preparing for the admissions interview.
Ant farm 41a has been rated a Highly Prestigious Farm. It is extremely competitive to get in, and most ants spend at least two years preparing for the admissions interview to get a place on the farm. b02:c04:p083
Dr. Williams Some of Dr. Williams's ants are trained to operate fancy medical equipment.
Some of her ants are trained to operate the fancy medical equipment. b02:c04:p084
Stumpnose Elementary Stumpnose Elementary is the rival school to Swedhump Elementary and smells of sardines in some areas.
Rival school to Swedhump Elementary. Smells of sardines in some areas. b02:c04:p090 b02:c99:p193
Prodigiosus Cantus Formicae Prodigiosus Cantus Formicae is the world's most famous ant choir, trained and taught by Dr. Williams. The name is Latin for 'The Amazing Singing Ants'.
This is the world's most famous ant choir. Trained and taught by Dr. Williams. They also have a dance routine, choreographed by Mr. Proudfoot. "Prodigiosus Cantus Formicae" is Latin for "The Amazing Singing Ants" b02:c04:p091 b02:c99:p191
Science Lab The Science Lab at Swedhump Elementary is shaped like a banana.
And don't ask me why it's shaped like a banana, because I have no idea. b02:c04:p093
Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose is described as a horrible man who would boast about winning the trophy for years to come.
Their principal, Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose, is a HORRIBLE man, and if they won the trophy, he would boast about it for years to come. b02:c04:p090
Chapter 5 (c05) (9)
Mr. Plumtree Before teaching at Swedhump Elementary, Mr. Plumtree was the world's most sought-after Royal Plumber, working only on castles and mega-mega-mansions of kings and queens.
Before Mr. Plumtree got a job at our school, he was the world's most sought-after Royal Plumber. He only worked on castles and mega-mega-mansions of kings and queens. b02:c05:p106
Mr. Plumtree Mr. Plumtree plumbed the showers of the Royal Palace of Middle-Ostentia.
He plumbed the showers of the Royal Palace of Middle-Ostentia. b02:c05:p107
King Edmond the Gurkk King Edmond the Gurkk's castle has over 700 rooms in total.
This is just a small section of the castle. It has over 700 rooms in total. b02:c05:p108
Mr. Plumtree Mr. Plumtree plumbed the swimming pool of King Edmond the Gurkk.
He plumbed the swimming pool of King Edmond the Gurkk. b02:c05:p108
Mr. Plumtree Mr. Plumtree plumbed the hot-tub of Queen Jezebel of South-Northern Swottolia.
He plumbed the hot-tub of Queen Jezebel of South-Northern Swottolia. b02:c05:p109
Mr. Plumtree Mr. Plumtree plumbed the waterslide of King Boris McBoris-Boris-Swad-Widge.
And he plumbed the waterslide of King Boris McBoris-Boris-Swad-Widge. b02:c05:p110
Freeze-bomb Freeze-bombs freeze everything within fifty metres of the explosion, and the effect lasts exactly fifteen minutes.
these weapons freeze everything within fifty metres of the explosion. The effect lasts exactly fifteen minutes. b02:c05:p115 b02:c99:p190
Pump-Room The pump-room is located under Mr. Plumtree's classroom, and supplies water for the school's water fountain.
I knew that the water for the fountain came from the pump-room, which was under Mr. Plumtree's classroom. b02:c05:p118
Mr. Plumtree Mr. Plumtree has an unexplained dent in his head.
We have no idea how he got that dent in his head, so don't even ask. b02:c05:p104
Chapter 6 (c06) (9)
Mr. Proudfoot Mr. Proudfoot was World Snow-dancing Champion in 2018.
He was World Snow-dancing Champion in 2018 so the school is very proud of him. b02:c06:p127
Mr. Proudfoot When Mr. Proudfoot does his snow-dance, it always snows -- producing massive blizzards.
When Mr. Proudfoot does his snow-dance, it snows. Always. And not just any old snow, but massive blizzards. b02:c06:p128 b02:c06:p129
Mr. Proudfoot Mr. Proudfoot is forbidden from doing his snow-dance on school premises because when he won the World Championship everyone had to be evacuated on giant rescue sleds.
As a result he is forbidden from doing his snow-dance on school premises. b02:c06:p129
Flamingo Shuffle The Flamingo Shuffle is a world famous dance created and choreographed by Mr. Proudfoot in which dancers mimic flamingos.
The Flamingo Shuffle is a world famous dance created and choreographed by Mr. Proudfoot. In it, dancers mimic flamingos. b02:c06:p130 b02:c99:p190
County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship The trophy for the County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship is a solid platinum face-cast of Delia Snainsbury, the first-ever winner of the competition.
The trophy is a solid platinum face-cast of Delia Snainsbury, first-ever winner of the competition. b02:c06:p132
Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose sent Mindreading-Scallywags and a Snarling Jetpack-Hog to Dash's house.
So, he was the one who'd sent those trouble-makers to my house! b02:c06:p141
Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose poured Blue Spot Compound into a pipe in the pump-room so it would travel to the fountain and give the Swedhump students blue spots that itch when they pull faces.
He'd poured some of the Blue Spot Compound into a pipe in the pump-room and it had traveled to the fountain. b02:c06:p143
Blue Spot Compound Blue Spot Compound causes blue spots that itch when the affected person pulls faces.
3 We drank from the the fountain 4 that gave us the spots, 5 that itched when we pulled the faces, 6 that will make us lose the finals. b02:c06:p144
Blue Spot Antidote The Blue Spot Antidote (also called ANTI-DOT) eliminates blue spots; the spots disappear within seconds of taking a sip.
It was the Blue Spot Antidote. Or, should I say, the ANTI-DOT! b02:c06:p145 b02:c07:p164 b02:c08:p168
Chapter 7 (c07) (11)
Transponder Tracking Device Dash and Rob always carry micro versions of Transponder Tracking Devices (TTDs), which allow them to find each other in emergencies, provided the device has been activated.
Dash and Rob always carry micro versions of these. They allow them to find each other in emergencies — provided the device has been activated. b02:c07:p157 b02:c07:p158 b02:c99:p193
Loma-99 The Loma-99 is an extraordinary decicycle on which Mr. Ibis won the Tour de South-Northern Swottolia; he built it while blindfolded.
Extraordinary decicycle on which Mr. Ibis won the Tour de South-Northern Swottolia (a legendary mountain-biking race). He built it while blindfolded. b02:c07:p153 b02:c99:p191
Loma-99 The Loma-99 is on display in the school museum at Swedhump Elementary and is said to be worth over forty million dollars.
That bicycle, the Loma-99, was on display in our school museum, and everyone was very proud of it. It is actually said to be worth over forty million dollars. b02:c07:p154 b02:c99:p191
Loma-99 The Loma-99 won the Yellow Jersey at the 2017 Tour de South-Northern Swottolia.
Loma-99: Yellow Jersey (2017) Tour de South-Northern Swottolia b02:c07:p154 b02:c99:p191
Darwin Cycles Darwin Cycles is a TOP SECRET quadcycle factory; it is rumored that Mr. Ibis worked there and was instrumental in the development of early backpack-release models.
It's also rumored that Mr. Ibis used to work at Darwin Cycles, the TOP SECRET quadcycle factory, and that he was instrumental in the development of early backpack-release models. b02:c07:p155
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. b02:c07:p152 b02:c99:p191
Warp-vortex A warp-vortex allows the warpee (owner) plus sub-warpee (passenger) to move from one place to another in a trilli-second.
A warp-vortex allows the warpee (owner) plus sub-warpee (passenger) to move from one place to another in a trilli-second. b02:c07:p159 b02:c99:p194
MRX-34 Laser The MRX-34 Laser is a small, concealable, very powerful laser ideal for cutting through things; it can also be used for communication.
Small, concealable, very powerful laser. Ideal for cutting through things. Can also be used for communication. b02:c07:p161 b02:c99:p191
Snintercom A snintercom is an advanced wireless intercom that also has DTC (Document Transfer Capacity).
A snintercom is an advanced wireless intercom, that also has DTC (Document Transfer Capacity). b02:c07:p166 b02:c99:p192
Tour de South-Northern Swottolia The Tour de South-Northern Swottolia is a legendary mountain-biking race.
Tour de South-Northern Swottolia (a legendary mountain-biking race) b02:c07:p153 b02:c99:p191
Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson and Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson are twin siblings who are often arguing.
The Johnson twins were arguing (as usual) b02:c07:p163
Chapter 8 (c08) (2)
International Face-pulling Association The judges of the County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship were professionals brought in from the IFA (International Face-pulling Association).
The judges of the competition were professionals brought in from the IFA (International Face-pulling Association). b02:c08:p169
Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary won the County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship final by seventeen points, a record for a final (score 23 to 6).
We won by seventeen points, a record for a final. b02:c08:p181
Section c99 (66)
KB-15 KB-15 flash code: Red, on-off 1-second intervals continuous means Imminent Danger.
* Red – on-off 1-second intervals continuous: Imminent Danger b02:c99:p190
KB-15 KB-15 flash code: Red, on 2 seconds off 2 seconds means Imminent lightning storm.
* Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b02:c99:p190
KB-15 KB-15 flash code: Green, on 3 seconds off 1 second means Takeout delivery almost here.
* Green – on 3s, off 1s: Takeout delivery almost here b02:c99:p190
KB-15 KB-15 flash code: Blue, on 5 seconds off 5 seconds means Battery needs charging.
* Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b02:c99:p190
Mindreading-Scallywags Mindreading-Scallywags have a weakness: they are scared of mirrors.
Weakness: Scared of mirrors b02:c99:p191
Mindreading-Scallywags Mindreading-Scallywags are moderately common.
How common: Moderately b02:c99:p191
Mindreading-Scallywags Mindreading-Scallywags have special powers of mindreading and mind-bending.
Special power: Mindreading, mind-bending b02:c99:p191
Mindreading-Scallywags Mindreading-Scallywags typically operate in groups of 3 or more and hardly ever operate alone.
Typical group size: 3 or more Operate alone? Hardly ever b02:c99:p191
Mindreading-Scallywags Mindreading-Scallywags have a maximum jump distance of 8 feet.
Maximum Jump Distance: 8 feet b02:c99:p191
Mindreading-Scallywags Mindreading-Scallywags have a cleverness rating of 7/10, speed of 4/10, and agility of 4/10.
Cleverness: 7/10 Speed: 4/10 Agility: 4/10 b02:c99:p191
Snarling Jetpack-hogs Snarling Jetpack-Hogs often accompany Mindreading-Scallywags.
Often accompany Mindreading-Scallywags. b02:c99:p192
Snarling Jetpack-hogs Snarling Jetpack-Hogs are allergic to walrus milk.
Allergic to walrus milk. b02:c99:p192
Condensed Expandable Pocket Mirror The CEPM can be used to repel enemy beams such as mind-reading beams or melt-beams.
Can be used to repel enemy beams (like mind-reading beams or melt-beams). b02:c99:p189
Condensed Expandable Pocket Mirror The CEPM can also be used for communication, for starting fires, and as an actual mirror.
Can also be used for communication, for starting fires, and as an actual mirror. b02:c99:p189
Micro Modulated Shrinkulator The Micro Modulated Shrinkulator can only be used if the user has a Clearance Certificate, which requires three months of training.
Only to be used if you have a Clearance Certificate which requires three months of training. b02:c99:p191
Micro Modulated Shrinkulator Once something is shrunk with the Micro Modulated Shrinkulator, it cannot be undone.
Once you shrink something with it, it cannot be undone. REPEAT, it CANNOT be undone. b02:c99:p191
Walrus Milk Dash has a distant relative connected through a long chain to a person who has a walrus farm, allowing Dash to get supplies of walrus milk.
Dash has a distant relative who is friendly with the brother of a man whose best friend's sister's uncle's aunt's son's son has a walrus farm, and so Dash is able to get supplies. b02:c99:p193
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. b02:c99:p193
Swedhump Elementary The principal of Swedhump Elementary is Mrs. Rosebank.
Principal: Mrs. Rosebank b02:c99:p193
Andri Grimminik Andri Grimminik's full name is Andri Grimminik Herr-Groggen-Chommen-Hummen-Grekken.
Andri Grimminik Herr-Groggen-Chommen-Hummen-Grekken is arguably the world's most famous water fountain designer. b02:c99:p189
Andri Grimminik Andri Grimminik was born in Slovoslochuckia and makes fountains for the rich and famous worldwide.
He was born in Slovoslochuckia and makes fountains for the rich and famous worldwide. b02:c99:p189
Andri Grimminik Andri Grimminik's famous clients include King Edmond the Gurkk, Queen Jezebel of South-Northern Swottolia, The Bog-Slotnigg Water Park, and President William Williamson of Williamsville.
Famous clients of his include: - King Edmond the Gurkk - Queen Jezebel of South-Northern Swottolia - The Bog-Slotnigg Water Park - President William Williamson of Williamsville b02:c99:p189
Stumpnose Elementary The principal of Stumpnose Elementary is Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose.
Principal: Professor Inspector Josiah Stumpnose b02:c99:p193
Stumpnose Elementary Most kids who attend Stumpnose Elementary are known to be awful, rude, mean, have terrible table manners, or all of the above.
Most kids who attend this school are known to be: [1] awful or [2] rude or [3] mean or [4] have terrible table manners or [5] all of the above. b02:c99:p193
Prodigiosus Cantus Formicae The Prodigiosus Cantus Formicae ant choir has a dance routine choreographed by Mr. Proudfoot.
They also have a dance routine, choreographed by Mr. Proudfoot. b02:c99:p191
Freeze-bomb A freeze-bomb explodes two seconds after it has been thrown.
A freeze-bomb explodes two seconds after it's been thrown. b02:c99:p190
Flamingo Shuffle If the Flamingo Shuffle is performed in areas where flamingos live, the flamingos might well come and join in.
It's so effective that if done in areas where flamingos live, they might well come and join in. b02:c99:p190
Flamingo Shuffle In 2017, a live performance of the Flamingo Shuffle at Swedhump Elementary was held during the annual flamingo migration; over one million birds descended on the school, the show was cancelled, and the school was closed for a week for cleaning.
There was a famous incident in 2017 when a live performance at the school was unwisely held during the annual flamingo migration, and over one million birds descended on Swedhump Elementary. The show had to be cancelled and the school was closed for a week as special cleaners needed to come in to get rid of all the droppings. b02:c99:p190
Quadcycles A quadcycle's wheel configuration constantly adapts to the terrain, controlled by a sophisticated sensor (or 'brain') 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. b02:c99:p191
Quadcycles A quadcycle looks easy to ride but is actually quite difficult.
A quadcycle looks easy to ride but it is actually quite difficult. b02:c99:p191
Quadcycles Quadcycle maintenance requires keeping the drive-chain clean and lubricated, good brake-fluid pressure, checking all nuts and bolts, good tires, and ensuring the sneggle-sprocket is smooth with enough lemon juice on it at all times.
Keep the drive-chain clean and well lubricated, make sure brake-fluid pressure is good, check all nuts and bolts before and after big missions, make sure the tires are in good condition, and finally, and most importantly, make sure the sneggle-sprocket is smooth and has enough lemon juice on it at all times. b02:c99:p192
Quadcycles The lemon juice compression canister for a quadcycle should be fully primed to at least level eight, especially before big missions.
Make sure the lemon juice compression canister is fully primed to at least level eight, especially before big missions. b02:c99:p192
Quadcycle Training Academy A three-week introductory course at the QTA (Quadcycle Training Academy) is highly recommended for quadcycle riders.
A three-week introductory course at the QTA (Quadcycle Training Academy) is highly recommended. b02:c99:p192
Warp-vortex Warp-Vortexes are typically backpack-mounted; pocket versions exist but are quite expensive.
Warp-Vortexes are typically backpack-mounted. Pocket versions exist but are quite expensive. b02:c99:p194
Warp-vortex Each warp-vortex has its own password, which the users will not share under any circumstances.
Each warp-vortex has its own password, which the users will not share under any circumstances (so don't even ask). b02:c99:p194
Snintercom The snintercom's base portal is in Mrs. Rosebank's office, from where she can make verbal announcements to the whole school.
Its base portal is in Mrs. Rosebank's office, from where she can make verbal announcements to the whole school. b02:c99:p192
Snintercom The snintercom is mainly used to send paper memos, piles of documents, or even books to everyone in the school, and they can also send documents back to Mrs. Rosebank via snintercom.
But it is mainly used to send paper memos or piles of documents or even books to everyone in the school. Likewise they can send documents to her via snintercom. b02:c99:p192
Snintercom The maximum capacity for a single snintercom send is 7 books.
The maximum capacity for a single send is 7 books. b02:c99:p192
Collum Ollum Collum Ollum once tried to send the Complete and Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Grobsnots (21 volumes) via snintercom, jammed the system, and it took technicians a week to repair; the encyclopedia was lost forever.
Collum Ollum, for fun, once tried to send the Complete & Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Grobsnots (21 volumes) and he jammed the system. It took technicians a week to repair and the encyclopedia was lost forever. He got into a lot of trouble for it. b02:c99:p192
World Face-Pulling Championship The WFPC is an annual event held at the Uzbükkuu Zoo that attracts the world's top face-pullers for both prestige and prize money.
The WFPC is an annual event held at the Uzbükkuu Zoo, that attracts the world's top face-pullers, not only because of the prestige, but also because of the prize money. b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC prize money: 1st prize $12,000,000; 2nd prize $5,000,000; 3rd prize $12.75.
1st prize = $12,000,000 2nd prize: $5,000,000 3rd prize: $12.75 b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2000: Rodney the Ossifier.
2000: Rodney the Ossifier b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2001: Rodney the Ossifier.
2001: Rodney the Ossifier b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2002: Maureen Zhonst.
2002: Maureen Zhonst b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2003: Shaila and Adan Gomez (tied 1st place).
2003: Shaila & Adan Gómez (tied 1st place) b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC 2004: Cancelled due to a grobsnot infestation.
2004: Cancelled due to a grobsnot infestation b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2005: Ben and Eileen Dover (tied 1st place).
2005: Ben & Eileen Dover (tied 1st place) b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC 2006: Cancelled due to invizizz migration.
2006: Cancelled due to invizizz migration b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2007: Humperdinck Swedgewidge-Holstein.
2007: Humperdinck Swedgewidge-Holstein b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2008: Wolraad Woltemaade.
2008: Wolraad Woltemaade b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2009: Jezebela the Marauder.
2009: Jezebela the Marauder b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2010: Genevieve the Ossifier (cousin of Rodney the Ossifier).
2010: Genevieve the Ossifier (cousin of Rodney the Ossifier) b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2011: Humperdinck Swedgewidge-Holstein.
2011: Humperdinck Swedgewidge-Holstein b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2012: Lara Leigh McFabulous.
2012: Lara Leigh McFabulous b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2013: Siena Rennie.
2013: Siena Rennie b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2014: Mika Haberling.
2014: Mika Haberling b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2015: Gabriel Tarrow.
2015: Gabriel Tarrow b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2016: Heeza Nidyitt.
2016: Heeza Nidyitt b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2017: Ima Nidyitt (twin sister of Heeza).
2017: Ima Nidyitt (twin sister of Heeza) b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2018: Maxwellian Wald.
2018: Maxwellian Wald b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2019: Julian and Lukas Jammy (tied 1st place).
2019: Julian & Lukas Jammy (tied 1st place) b02:c99:p194
World Face-Pulling Championship WFPC winner 2020: Jamie el-Nagapie.
2020: Jamie el-Nagapie b02:c99:p194
Converter-Glasses Converter-glasses make things look the way they should be; for example, they turn a black and white image into full color.
Converter-glasses make things look the way they should be. For instance, if you've got a black and white photo, but want to see it in full color, just put on your converter-glasses. b02:c99:p189
scallywags There are many different types of scallywag, each with its own fighting techniques, strengths, and weaknesses.
There are many different types of scallywag. Each type has its own fighting techniques, strengths and weaknesses. b02:c99:p192
Mrs. Zhonst Mrs. Zhonst's first name is Maureen, as she appears in the 2002 WFPC winners list as Maureen Zhonst.
2002: Maureen Zhonst b02:c99:p194
Almanac The Almanac is available online at total-mayhem.com/almanac.
It's online at total-mayhem.com/almanac b02:c99:p189
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Rob Newman Dash's best friend b02:c00:p008
After breakfast I got changed, packed my bag, and went off to my school, Swedhump Elementary, THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE WORLD! b02:c02:p042
Rob Newman Dash's best friend b02:c00:p008
extraction note Rob is Dash's best friend and classmate at Swedhump Elementary, confirmed by classmate labels and shared classes throughout.Greta Gretchen-Hoffer Classmate b02:c00:p008
Gronville Honkersmith Classmate b02:c00:p008
Shereena Aska-Lonka Classmate b02:c00:p009
Collum Ollum Classmate b02:c00:p009
Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson Classmate, twin of Jeanjean b02:c00:p009
Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson Classmate, twin of Jonjon b02:c00:p009
Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson Classmate, twin of Jeanjean b02:c00:p009
Mrs. Rosebank Principal of Swedhemp Elementary b02:c00:p009
Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose Principal of Stumpnose Elementary b02:c00:p009
Mrs. Zhonst Face-Pulling teacher b02:c00:p008
Ms. Woodhouse Art teacher b02:c00:p008
Dr. Williams First Aid teacher b02:c00:p008
Mr. Plumtree Plumbing teacher b02:c00:p008
Mr. Proudfoot Dance teacher b02:c00:p009
Mr. Ibis Bicycle-building teacher b02:c00:p009
The first lesson of the day was Face-Pulling with Mrs. Zhonst. b02:c02:p044
Our teacher is Ms. Woodhouse. b02:c03:p061
the next class was First Aid with Dr. Williams. b02:c04:p080
Our next class was Plumbing with Mr. Plumtree. b02:c05:p104
Next up was Dance class in the school theater. b02:c06:p126
extraction note Mr. Proudfoot is the dance teacher; dance class is next for Dash's group.The next lesson of the day was Bicycle-Building with Mr. Ibis. b02:c07:p152
my KB-15 started flashing. b02:c01:p016
this was more than enough time for me to pull out my condensed expandable pocket mirror b02:c01:p024
I took out my micro-modulated shrinkulator b02:c01:p036
I pulled a freeze-bomb out of my backpack and activated it, b02:c05:p115
Dash and Rob always carry micro versions of these. They allow them to find each other in emergencies b02:c07:p157
He opened up his TTD (Transponder Tracking Device) to see if he could pick up a signal from me. b02:c07:p157
He decided to deploy his warp-vortex. b02:c07:p159
Despite the fact that he had an MRX-34-Laser on him, it took quite a long time to cut me free. b02:c07:p161
yes, before you ask, I learned this trick from the Almanac. b02:c01:p029
extraction note Dash learned the mirror trick from the Almanac; relationship is between the technique/item and the Almanac as source."Dash Candoo, you think you know everything!" he shouted. "But now you are my prisoner!" b02:c06:p147
It was Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose himself. Principal of Stumpnose Elementary. b02:c06:p134
The two schools in the final were Swedhump Elementary (our school) and Stumpnose Elementary (our rival school). b02:c02:p046
This is the world's most famous ant choir. Trained and taught by Dr. Williams. b02:c99:p191
They also have a dance routine, choreographed by Mr. Proudfoot. b02:c99:p191
The Flamingo Shuffle is a world famous dance created and choreographed by Mr. Proudfoot. b02:c06:p130
Our school has an epic water fountain, designed by the great Slovoslochuckian water fountain designer, Andri Grimminik b02:c02:p055
Our school has an epic water fountain, designed by the great Slovoslochuckian water fountain designer, Andri Grimminik b02:c02:p055
the pump-room, which was under Mr. Plumtree's classroom b02:c05:p118
Next up was Dance class in the school theater. b02:c06:p126
He left the building and headed for the Science Lab b02:c04:p093
Next up was Art class, which was in Building F. b02:c03:p060
Next up was Art class, which was in Building F. b02:c03:p060
Next up was Dance class in the school theater. b02:c06:p126
That bicycle, the Loma-99, was on display in our school museum b02:c07:p154
Extraordinary decicycle on which Mr. Ibis won the Tour de South-Northern Swottolia (a legendary mountain-biking race). He built it while blindfolded. b02:c99:p191
world famous for having won the Tour de South-Northern Swottolia on a noncycle he built while blindfolded. b02:c07:p153
It's also rumored that Mr. Ibis used to work at Darwin Cycles, the TOP SECRET quadcycle factory b02:c07:p155
This is Dr. Williams at ant farm 27b, which is in her kitchen. b02:c04:p081
This is Dr. Williams at ant farm 41a, which is in her bedroom. b02:c04:p082
So, he was the one who'd sent those trouble-makers to my house! b02:c06:p141
The first thing I noticed were two books on his desk: [1] How to Tame and Train a Snarling Jetpack-Hog b02:c06:p140
He'd poured some of the Blue Spot Compound into a pipe in the pump-room and it had traveled to the fountain. b02:c06:p143
As I pocketed the two bottles, I heard a sound behind me. b02:c06:p146
She won the World Face-Pulling Championship, which was held at the Uzbükkuu Zoo in 1972 b02:c02:p045
The two schools in the final were Swedhump Elementary (our school) and Stumpnose Elementary (our rival school). b02:c02:p046
The two schools in the final were Swedhump Elementary (our school) and Stumpnose Elementary (our rival school). b02:c02:p046
The finals of the County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship were being held in this very theater b02:c06:p131
Its base portal is in Mrs. Rosebank's office, from where she can make verbal announcements to the whole school. b02:c99:p192
It was actually bought by The Sniffsonian (a very famous museum) b02:c03:p064
The Flamingo Shuffle is a world famous dance created and choreographed by Mr. Proudfoot. b02:c06:p130
extraction note Duplicate direction already captured in r_b02_039; this captures works_at-style credit. Skipping as redundant - see r_b02_039.Our top competitors were Rob Newman (my best friend) b02:c02:p048
Greta and I had to paint each other. b02:c03:p066
Gronville Honkersmith Classmate b02:c00:p008
Collum Ollum Classmate b02:c00:p009
Shereena Aska-Lonka Classmate b02:c00:p009
Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson Classmate, twin of Jeanjean b02:c00:p009
Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson Classmate, twin of Jonjon b02:c00:p009
Continuity findings citing this volume (96)
- e_sniffsonian vs e_sniffsonian_museum: two entity ids for the same museum duplicate_candidate
- Sniffsonian: two canon entities for the same museum duplicate_candidate
- Andri Grimminik full name: three printed forms across books variant
- Andri Grimminik name: unhyphenated / hyphenated forms variant
- Collum Ollum name form: Collum Ollum / Collum-Ollum variant
- Encyclopedia of Grobsnots title spelling: Encyclopedia / Encyclopaedia variant
- Rob Newman relationship label: 'best friend' vs 'friend' variant
- Transponder Tracking Device abbreviation: TTD vs TDD variant
- Flamingo Shuffle: 'flamingos' vs 'flamingoes' variant
- Freeze-bomb name form: Freeze Bomb / freeze-bomb / freeze bombs / Freeze Bombs variant
- Freeze-bomb range unit: '50m' / 'fifty metres' / '50 metres' / '50 meters' variant
- Freeze-bomb duration unit: 'fifteen minutes' / '15 minutes' variant
- Freeze-bomb detonation interval: 'two seconds' / '2 seconds' variant
- Jeanjean Johnson name: Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson / Jeanjean-Jean-jean-Jeanjean Johnson variant
- KB-15 red 2s/2s flash code: 'Imminent lightning storm' vs 'Lightning storm imminent' variant
- KB-15 green flash code: 'Takeout delivery' vs 'Pizzup delivery' almost here variant
- KB-15 device name: 'Danger Warning Device' vs 'Imminent Danger Warning Device' variant
- Loma-99 name form: hyphenated vs. spaced variant
- Loma-99 vehicle type: decicycle vs. noncycle variant
- Loma-99 construction location: blindfolded vs. in his bedroom variant
- Loma-99 display location: school museum vs. school Bike Museum variant
- Loma-99 vehicle type: decicycle / noncycle / bicycle variant
- Micro Modulated Shrinkulator name: capitalisation and hyphenation variants variant
- Mindreading-Scallywags name form: hyphenated compound vs. open compound variant
- Tour de South-Northern Swottolia: mountain-biking race vs. mountain race variant
- Mr. Proudfoot name: Proudfoot vs Poudfoot variant
- Swedhump Elementary school name: Swedhump / Swedhemp variant
- Face-Pulling subject name: Face-Pulling / Face Pulling variant
- MRX-34 Laser name: MRX-34 Laser / MRX-34-Laser variant
- MRX-34 Laser description: 'communication' clause present / absent across books variant
- Ms. Woodhouse role: Art teacher vs. Soup-Tasting and Appreciating teacher variant
- Professor-Inspector Stumpnose title: hyphenated vs unhyphenated variant
- Stumpnose Elementary school name: 'Stmpnose Elementary' misprint variant
- Professor-Inspector title: hyphenated vs unhyphenated variant
- Josiah Stumpnose role: 'Principal' vs 'Founder and Principal' variant
- Quadcycle deployment: 'mind-activation' vs 'mind activation' variant
- Lemon juice canister level: '8' (numeral) vs 'eight' (word) variant
- Quadcycle difficulty note: with vs without QTA recommendation variant
- Shereena Aska-Lonka surname: Aska-Lonka / Ask Lonka variant
- b12b student-character list wording: 'Most kids who attend this school are' vs 'Most kids who attend this school are known to be' variant
- b12b:c99:p264 typo: 'Stmpnose Elementary' vs 'Stumpnose Elementary' variant
- Swed creature capitalisation: 'swed' vs 'Swed' variant
- Swedhump Elementary name: Swedhump Elementary / Swedhemp Elementary / Swedhum Elementary variant
- Transponder Tracking Device acronym: TTD / TDD variant
- Warp-vortex name: hyphenated vs unhyphenated vs capitalised forms variant
- Warp-vortex passenger term: 'sub-warpees' (plural) vs 'sub-warpee' (singular) variant
- World Face-Pulling Championship: singular vs plural form variant
- Almanac online URL: total-mayhem.com/almanac vs dashcandoo.com/almanac conflict
- Dash's breakfast drink: Wombat Juice (b01/al1) vs Walrus milk (b02) vs Snorringe juice (b08) conflict
- Johnson twins relationship descriptor: 'always fighting' (al1) vs 'often arguing' (b02) conflict
- Loma-99: built in bedroom vs. built while blindfolded conflict
- World Face-Pulling Championship year: 1972 vs 2002 conflict
- Mrs Zhonst WFPC win: 1972 (narrative) vs 2002 (appendix hall of records) conflict
- Stumpnose: Principal vs Founder-and-Principal conflict
- TTD user set: Dash and Rob only vs. Dash, Rob and Greta conflict
- Walrus milk supply: distant-relative chain (b02) vs Dash's own farm of 20,000 walruses (al1) conflict
- Swedhump Elementary building shapes: banana (Science Lab) and baked beans can (Bicycle-building building) recurring_element
- Condensed Expandable Pocket Mirror (CEPM): gadget recurring across b02 and al1 recurring_element
- Freeze-bomb used to slip away from class unnoticed recurring_element
- Freeze-bomb used to freeze a class and slip away unnoticed recurring_element
- Micro-Modulated Shrinkulator used to shrink an enemy or structure recurring_element
- Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose as recurring antagonist across multiple books recurring_element
- Dash captured at Stumpnose Elementary / rescued via Warp-Vortex -- recurring plot structure recurring_element
- Stumpnose capturing Dash in a net / as prisoner recurring_element
- MRX-34 Laser used to cut through restraints recurring_element
- Warp-vortex used for covert travel during class time recurring_element
- Transponder Tracking Device (TTD) used to locate a missing person recurring_element
- Transponder Tracking Device (TTD) used to locate captured Dash recurring_element
- Warp-Vortex used to leave class unnoticed mid-lesson recurring_element
- Swedhump Elementary described as 'the best school in the world' across multiple books recurring_element
- Freeze-bomb: recurring in-world weapon used across multiple books recurring_element
- Gronville's water bottle - recurring prop across multiple books recurring_element
- Gronville's secret practice sessions - recurring pattern of sneaking out of class recurring_element
- Johnson twins fighting/arguing as recurring in-world motif recurring_element
- Jump-splodge painting as recurring in-world art form associated with Ms. Woodhouse recurring_element
- KB-15 Imminent Danger Warning Device: recurs across all 16 volumes and al1 recurring_element
- Royal Palace of Middle-Ostentia: plumbed in b02, replicated as sandcastle in b07 recurring_element
- Prodigiosus Cantus Formicae (ant choir): recurring across b02 and al1 recurring_element
- Stumpnose Elementary as rival school and antagonist base recurring_element
- Stumpnose sabotaging Swedhump competitions via infiltration and scallywag allies recurring_element
- Quadcycles: recurring vehicle across story books and Almanac recurring_element
- Sniffsonian Museum: recurring institutional setting across b02, b04, b09, b11 recurring_element
- Snintercom glossary/appendix entry recurring across books recurring_element
- Stumpnose Elementary sardine smell as recurring in-world trait recurring_element
- Tour de South-Northern Swottolia: recurring race referenced across b02 and b08 recurring_element
- Transponder Tracking Device (TTD/TDD): recurring gadget across b02, b03, b10, b11, b13, al1 recurring_element
- Warp-vortex: cross-book recurrence as in-world gadget recurring_element
- Almanac retelling of Collum Ollum snintercom jam incident almanac_overlap
- al1 summary of b02 Tuesday attack (Mind-Reading-Scallywags and Snarling Jetpack-Hog) almanac_overlap
- Flamingo Shuffle description: b02 glossary retold in al1 almanac_overlap
- al1 MRX-34-Laser entry overlaps b02/b03 glossary entries almanac_overlap
- Almanac retells b02 Blue Spot / face-pulling championship incident almanac_overlap
- Almanac snintercom entry retells b02 glossary definition almanac_overlap
- WFPC description and prize money: al1 retells b02 appendix almanac_overlap
- al1 summary of b02 before-breakfast attack by Mind-Reading-Scallywags almanac_overlap
- al1 Book 2 recap vs b02 full narrative almanac_overlap
Entities appearing (56)
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- Almanac other
- Andri Grimminik character
- Ant Farm 27b location
- Ant Farm 41a location
- Art class other
- Bicycle-Building class other
- Blue Spot Antidote other
- Blue Spot Compound other
- Building F location
- Collum Ollum character
- Condensed Expandable Pocket Mirror gadget
- County Inter-School Face-Pulling Championship organisation
- Dance class other
- Darwin Cycles organisation
- Dash Candoo character
- Dr. Williams teacher
- Face-Pulling class other
- Flamingo Shuffle other
- Freeze-bomb weapon
- Greta Gretchen-Hoffer character
- Gronville Honkersmith character
- International Face-pulling Association organisation
- Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson character
- Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson character
- KB-15 gadget
- Loma-99 vehicle
- Micro Modulated Shrinkulator gadget
- Mindreading-Scallywags scallywag
- Mr. Ibis teacher
- Mr. Plumtree teacher
- Mr. Proudfoot teacher
- Mrs. Rosebank character
- Mrs. Zhonst teacher
- MRX-34 Laser weapon
- Ms. Woodhouse teacher
- Plumbing class other
- Prodigiosus Cantus Formicae organisation
- Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose character
- Pump-Room location
- Quadcycle Training Academy organisation
- Quadcycles vehicle
- Rob Newman character
- School Theatre location
- Science Lab location
- Shereena Aska-Lonka character
- Snarling Jetpack-hogs creature
- Snintercom gadget
- Stumpnose Elementary location
- Swedhump Elementary location
- The Sniffsonian organisation
- Tour de South-Northern Swottolia other
- Transponder Tracking Device gadget
- Walrus Milk food
- Warp-vortex gadget
- Water Fountain other
- World Face-Pulling Championship organisation
