Book 8

KB-15 A red flashing KB-15 means DANGER IS VERY CLOSE.

a red flashing KB-15 means DANGER IS VERY CLOSE!! b08:c01:p018

Micro-Scallywags Micro-Scallywags can lift 10,000 times their own weight.

Ants can lift over 1,000 times their own weight. These little guys can lift 10,000 times their own weight! b08:c01:p023

Micro-Scallywags Micro-Scallywags move fast like cockroaches and work very well in teams.

And like cockroaches, they move FAST. They also work very well in teams. b08:c01:p023

Micro-Scallywags Micro-Scallywags are terrified of moustaches.

Micro-scallywags are terrified of moustaches at the best of times... b08:c01:p032 b08:c99:p260

Micro-Scallywags Micro-Scallywags deploy Move 4,592 (Scarab), which requires a minimum of 6 fighters who form two rows of three, one on top of the other, then advance-attack.

Move 4,592 (Scarab) Often employed by Micro-Scallywags. Minimum of 6 fighters needed. They form two rows of three, one on top of the other. They then advance-attack, with the top layer leaping outwards and the bottom layer holding position to prevent counter-attack. b08:c01:p024 b08:c99:p262

Instant Wrap Compound Instant Wrap Compound traps the enemy in a transparent cocoon that is impossible to break out of.

It involves them releasing Instant Wrap Compound, which traps their enemy in a transparent cocoon that's impossible to break out of. b08:c01:p026 b08:c99:p260

Move #144 (Arm-Flap-Vortex-Shield) Move 144 (Arm-Flap-Vortex-Shield) disables any incoming projectile by forming an impenetrable air vibration shield, and is particularly good for deflecting Instant Wrap Compound fired by Micro-Scallywags.

Move 144 (Arm-Flap-Vortex-Shield) This move disables any incoming projectile by forming an impenetrable air vibration shield. Particularly good for deflecting Instant Wrap Compound fires by Micro-Scallywags. b08:c01:p027 b08:c99:p261

Move #16,444 (Pin Jump) Move 16,444 (Pin Jump) is a classic distraction move that involves pulling ridiculous faces and bouncing up and down with legs straight and parallel.

Move 16,444 (Pin Jump) This is a classic distraction move, favored by Dash. Involves pulling ridiculous faces and bouncing up and down with the legs straight and parallel. b08:c01:p025 b08:c99:p263

Move #7,312 (Beached-Fish-Flop) Move 7,312 (Beached-Fish-Flop) is a comical distraction move aimed at distracting the enemy; the more exaggerated the flip-flopping, the more effective it is.

Move 7,312 (Beached-Fish-Flop) A comical move aimed at distracting the enemy. The more exaggerated and ridiculous the flip-flopping, the more effective it is. b08:c01:p028 b08:c99:p263

Move #664 (Tea-Sip) Move 664 (Tea-Sip) serves two purposes: distraction of the enemy and nutrition during combat.

Move 664 (Tea-Sip) This move serves two purposes: [1] Distraction - your enemy might not quite know what's going on [2] Nutrition – gives you a quick sip of something lovely in the middle of combat. b08:c01:p029 b08:c99:p261

Move #88 (Oscillating Dung-Beetle) Move 88 (Oscillating Dung-Beetle) takes an average of 12 days to learn the basic version.

Move 88 (Oscillating Dung-Beetle) Sounds funny but this is actually a highly technical and very difficult move to master. It takes an average of 12 days to learn the basic version. b08:c01:p030 b08:c99:p261

Move #6,001 (Annoyed Shopkeeper) Move 6,001 (Annoyed Shopkeeper) is only deployed by Master-Combatants; Dash spent a full month perfecting it, and the most powerful variant is the annoyed fishmonger.

Move 6,001 (Annoyed Shopkeeper) Another deeply technical and complicated move, really only deployed by Master-Combatants, and a commonly used during a Morph-Move. Dash spent a full month perfecting it. There are multiple variants characterised by different shopkeepers, the most powerful one being the annoyed fishmonger. b08:c01:p030 b08:c99:p262

Moustacherang The moustacherang Dash used was made from the actual, genuine moustache of a famously grumpy Airman-Colonel.

This particular one was made from the actual, genuine moustache of a famously grumpy Airman-Colonel. b08:c01:p031

Transformer A transformer is a HIGHLY technical device with over 100 different types, and new models come out each year.

A transformer is a HIGHLY technical device. There are over 100 different types, and new models come out each year. b08:c01:p037 b08:c99:p266

Transformer Dash currently uses a Chobey-2020 transformer.

Dash currently uses a Chobey-2020. b08:c01:p037 b08:c99:p266

Snorringe-juice Snorringe-juice is juice made from a snorringe; a snorringe is like an orange, but better.

Juice made from a snorringe. A snorringe is like an orange, but better. b08:c01:p017 b08:c99:p265

Move #874 (Cocoon) Move 874 (Cocoon) is employed only by Micro-Scallywags; it is a highly dangerous and very fast move that involves releasing Instant Wrap Compound to trap the enemy.

Move 874 (Cocoon) Employed only by Micro-Scallywags. Highly dangerous and very fast move that involves them releasing Instant Wrap Compound, which traps their enemy in a transparent cocoon that's impossible to break out of. b08:c01:p026 b08:c99:p262

HDCS In a HDCS (Highly-Dangerous Combat Situation) one is meant to move calmly yet super-quickly.

I did exactly what one is meant to do in a HDCS (Highly-Dangerous Combat Situation)... Which as you know is to move calmly yet super-quickly. b08:c01:p036 b08:c01:p037

Dash Candoo Dash always has a transformer on him.

pulled out my transformer (which I always have on me) b08:c01:p037

Dash Candoo Dash loves carrot curry and mint tea.

Carrot curry and mint, my total favorite. b08:c01:p029

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank is totally invisible.

She is totally invisible, in case you didn't already know that. b08:c02:p063

Swedhump racetrack The Annual Cycle Race is held at the Swedhump racetrack.

the Annual Cycle Race, held at the fantastic Swedhump racetrack. b08:c02:p054

Annual Cycle Race In the Annual Cycle Race one is allowed to ride anything as long as it is pedal-powered and has wheels.

in this race one is allowed to ride anything, as long as it's pedal-powered and has wheels. Unicycles, bicycles, tricycles, quadcycles etc. b08:c02:p055

Penguin Release Valve A Penguin Release Valve (PRV) is activated and deactivated by a code typed into a keypad on the upper left spratchet sprocket.

Activated and deactivated by a code typed into a keypad on the upper left spratchet sprocket. b08:c02:p058 b08:c99:p264

Penguin Release Valve PRVs are famously very difficult to seal; some even say impossible.

PRVs are famously VERY difficult to seal. Some even say impossible. b08:c02:p062

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. b08:c02:p055 b08:c99:p264

Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow Paper-rock-scissors-carrot-spoon-tissue-elbow is a hand game played between two people where each player simultaneously forms one of seven shapes; paper beats rock beats scissor beats carrot beats spoon beats tissue beats elbow beats paper.

This is a hand game played between two people, in which each player simultaneously forms one of seven shapes with an outstretched hand... Paper beats rock beats scissor beats carrot beats spoon beats tissue (obviously) beats elbow beats paper. b08:c02:p051 b08:c99:p263

Ellen Ellenbogen Ellen Ellenbogen is a new classmate and today is her first day at Swedhump Elementary.

This said Mrs. Rosebank, is Ellen Ellenbogen. Today is her first day at Swedhump Elementary. b08:c02:p066

Being Late class The Being Late building is the shape of a foot.

The Being Late building is the shape of foot. b08:c03:p070

Ms. Over-Dew Ms. Over-Dew has amazing hair that people say is actually some kind of heli-pad; apparently once a helicopter landed on her head.

Ms. Over-Dew has amazing hair. People say it's actually some kind of heli-pad. Apparently once a helicopter landed on her head, but that was years ago. b08:c03:p071

Ms. Over-Dew Ms. Over-Dew permanently has a watch around her neck, but it's always the wrong time.

Ms. Over-Dew permanently has a watch around her neck, but it's always the wrong time. b08:c03:p071

Ms. Over-Dew Ms. Over-Dew was World Being Late Champion in 2011; she was so late for the championship that she missed it entirely, which is how she won.

She was World Being Late Champion in 2011. She was so late for the championship that she missed it entirely. And that's how she won. b08:c03:p072

Ellenbogen Snausages Ellenbogen Snausages are world famous.

Ellenbogen Snausages are world famous! b08:c03:p076

Ellenbogen Snausages The Ellenbogen Snausage factory's most delicious snausage is the seatbelt-flavored, cherry and snail half-footer.

Their most delicious one is the seatbelt-flavored, cherry & snail half-footer, in my humble opinion. b08:c03:p076

Harold Ellenbogen Harold and Edna Ellenbogen's house is on the roof of the snausage factory.

her parents had once overslept and were late for work (even though their house was on the roof of the factory). b08:c03:p077

Ellenbogen Snausages The winning snausage at the World's Longest Snausage Competition was 270ft long, which is as long as 6 school buses parked bumper-to-bumper.

the snausage they entered was 270ft, which is as long as 6 school buses parked bumper-to-bumper. b08:c03:p080

Ellenbogen Superlong Since winning the World's Longest Snausage Competition, the Ellenbogen factory has specialised in extra long snausages, the most famous being the Ellenbogen Superlong.

since that day, the factory has specialised in extra long snausages. The most famous being the "Ellenbogen Superlong". b08:c03:p081

snausage Snausages are like sausages but better; they taste nicer, smell nicer, look nicer, and sound nicer than regular sausages when being fried or boiled.

A snausage is like a sausage, but better. They taste nicer, smell nicer, look nicer, and actually sound nicer than regular sausages when being fried or boiled. b08:c03:p075 b08:c99:p264

Bicycle-Building class The Bicycle-building building is shaped like a can of baked beans.

And yes, the Bicycle-building building is shaped like a can of baked beans. b08:c04:p085

Mr. Ibis Mr. Ibis is famous for having designed and built the first noncycle, the Loma-99.

Mr. Ibis is famous for having designed and built the first noncycle, the Loma-99. b08:c04:p086

Loma-99 The Loma-99 is on display in the school Bike Museum at Swedhump Elementary.

This legendary noncycle is on display in the school Bike Museum. b08:c04:p086 b08:c99:p260

Loma-99 Mr. Ibis won the Tour de South-Northern Swottolia in 2017 on the Loma-99.

Loma-99: Yellow Jersey (2017) Tour de South-Northern Swottolia b08:c04:p086 b08:c99:p260

Tour de South-Northern Swottolia The Tour de South-Northern Swottolia is a legendary mountain-biking race.

a legendary mountain-biking race b08:c04:p086 b08:c99:p260

zungen schtonken Nobody has any idea what a zungen schtonken actually is, except Mr. Ibis, possibly.

Nobody has any idea what a zungen schtonken actually is. Except Mr. Ibis. Possibly. b08:c04:p087 b08:c99:p268

zungen schtonken Every Monday, Mr. Ibis receives a long parcel on his desk.

But there was a long parcel waiting for him on his desk. The same as every Monday. b08:c04:p087

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). b08:c04:p093 b08:c99:p265

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. b08:c04:p093 b08:c99:p265

Mr. Ibis Humperdermis is the youngest of 22 siblings in Edna Ellenbogen's family and is the only boy.

there are 22 siblings! Twenty one girls, and ONE boy, Humperdermis, who is the youngest. b08:c04:p095 b08:c04:p096

Ellen Ellenbogen's family Ellen's mother Edna has 22 siblings; the family dining-room table was made of four ping-pong tables stuck together.

The family dining-room table was made of four ping-pong tables stuck together. b08:c04:p098

Ellen Ellenbogen's family The 22 siblings had two bedrooms between them, each with an 11-layer bunk bed.

The kids had two bedrooms between them, each with an 11-layer bunk bed. b08:c04:p099

Ellen Ellenbogen's family In Edna's household, weekly laundry took eight hours.

In their household, weekly laundry took eight hours. b08:c04:p099

Aunt Eeyolga Aunt Eeyolga is the second oldest of Edna's siblings.

One of my aunts, Aunt Eeyolga (the second oldest) b08:c04:p100

Aunt Eeyolga Aunt Eeyolga built her own snausage factory that did not do well, and she was jealous of Edna and Harold's success.

she built her own snausage factory. But it didn't do very well, and she was jealous of my parents' success. b08:c04:p100

Aunt Eeyolga Aunt Eeyolga sabotaged the Ellenbogen factory by throwing a spanner into the main squeezer-roller scroller-controller console cone.

Aunt Eeyolga snuck into the factory one night... and threw a spanner into the main squeezer-roller scroller-controller console cone. b08:c04:p101

snausage-cycle Humperdermis built a pedal-powered snausage-cycle using top-secret noncycle technology that restored power to the Ellenbogen factory.

Using top-secret noncycle technlogy, he built a fantastic contraption. A pedal-powered snausage-cycle, that managed to restore power to the factory. b08:c04:p108 b08:c04:p109

Greta Gretchen-Hoffer Greta rode a decicycle (10 wheels) in the Annual Cycle Race.

Greta a decicycle (10 wheels), b08:c04:p089

Collum Ollum Collum Ollum rode a pentacycle (5 wheels) in the Annual Cycle Race.

Collum Ollum a pentacycle (5 wheels), b08:c04:p089

Gronville Honkersmith Gronville rode a hexacycle (6 wheels) in the Annual Cycle Race.

Gronville a hexacyle (6 wheels), b08:c04:p089

Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon and Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean rode a tandem (2 wheels) in the Annual Cycle Race.

Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon and Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean a tandem (2 wheels), b08:c04:p090

Shereena Aska-Lonka Shereena rode an octacycle (8 wheels) in the Annual Cycle Race.

Shereena an octacycle (8 wheels), b08:c04:p090

Ellen Ellenbogen Ellen Ellenbogen rode a noncycle (9 wheels) in the Annual Cycle Race.

and Ellen Ellenbogen a noncycle (9 wheeler). b08:c04:p091

Ms. Epiglottis Ms. Epiglottis is a famous opera singer.

Not only is she a famous opera singer... b08:c05:p116

Ms. Epiglottis Ms. Epiglottis won the World Shout Championships in 1999.

she also won the WORLD SHOUT CHAMPIONSHIPS in 1999. b08:c05:p116

World Shout Championships The World Shout Championships is held in the mountains; each participant has to shout the noise of a different animal from a peak, and the person whose noise is heard furthest away wins.

The competition is held in the mountains. Each participant has to shout the noise of a different animal. They climb a peak and start shouting their chosen noise. The aim is to see whose voice travels furthest. b08:c05:p117

Ms. Epiglottis Kids in a village 42 miles away could clearly hear Mrs. Epiglottis' moo-ing, confirming her as the World Shout Championship winner.

Apparently kids in a village 42 miles away could clearly hear Mrs. Epiglottis' moo-ing, which is how she got confirmed as the winner. b08:c05:p118

zip-tape Zip-tape creates an instant zipper allowing the user to penetrate most man-made surfaces or barriers.

Zip-tape creates an instant zipper allowing the user to penetrate most man-made surfaces or barriers. b08:c05:p131 b08:c99:p268

Under-School Tunnel Network The Under-School Tunnel Network (USTN) consists of escape tunnels under the school dug by Dash and friends.

Escape tunnels under the school dug by Dash and friends. b08:c05:p133 b08:c99:p266

Under-School Tunnel Network Junction 12 of the USTN connects the Bicycle-building building to the Secure Command Compound.

Junction 12: Bicycle-building building to Secure Command Compound b08:c05:p133 b08:c99:p267

Hammaphore System The Hammaphore System is the secret underground network that connects all hammaphore trees on the planet.

The Hammaphore System is the secret underground network that connects all hammaphore trees on the planet. b08:c05:p133 b08:c99:p259

SHOUT class The only way to leave the SHOUT building is by slide.

And oh, yes, the only way to leave the SHOUT building is by slide. b08:c05:p142

walkie-shoutie A walkie-shoutie is like a walkie-talkie, but you have to shout into it; if you try just talking into it, it will not work.

A walkie-shoutie is a like a walkie-talkie, but better. You have to shout into it. If you try just talk into it, it won't work. b08:c05:p139 b08:c99:p267

Library class Library class has a long history of getting cancelled and Ms. Grimstead seems to be getting increasingly annoyed about it.

This class has a long history of getting cancelled and Ms. Grimstead seems to be getting increasingly annoyed about it. b08:c06:p144

G-hook The G-hook was invented by Greta Gretchen-Hoffer; it is a throwable hook made of Krypto-web fibre that is super-light and super-strong and will catch on almost anything if thrown correctly.

Invented by Greta Gretchen-Hoffer, this is a throwable hook that will catch on almost anything if thrown correctly. Super-light and super-strong. Made of Krypto-web fibre. b08:c06:p151 b08:c99:p259

Ellington 39 Super-Magnifier The Ellington 39 Super-Magnifier is a head-mounted magnifying device that can magnify up to 10,007 times.

Head-mounted magnifying spectacular spectacles. Can magnify up to 10,007 times. b08:c06:p153 b08:c99:p258

Treehouse class Treehouse lesson is always held in the school orchard.

Treehouse lesson is always in the school orchard b08:c07:p164

Mr. Ape-Rickott Mr. Ape-Rickott is one of the world's most famous treehouse builders.

He's one of the world's most famous treehouse builders. b08:c07:p160

Mr. Ape-Rickott Mr. Ape-Rickott built the honeymoon treehouse of King and Queen Vasty-Vlodokk.

The honeymoon treehouse of King and Queen Vasty-Vlodokk, b08:c07:p161

Mr. Ape-Rickott Mr. Ape-Rickott built the library treehouse at the University of Inner-Scratchford.

the library treehouse at The University of Inner-Scratchford, b08:c07:p162

Mr. Ape-Rickott Mr. Ape-Rickott built the legendary strolling treehouse of Fafflogonia.

and the legendary strolling treehouse of Fafflogonia. b08:c07:p163

trillipede-44 The trillipede-44 is a high-speed, carbon-fibre millipede capable of carrying four kids up to distances of fifty miles.

High-speed, carbon-fibre millipede capable of carrying four kids up to distances of fifty miles. b08:c07:p166 b08:c99:p266

University of Inner-Scratchford The University of Inner-Scratchford is an important campus within the University of Snodd (UoS) System.

Important campus within the University of Snodd (UoS) System. b08:c07:p162 b08:c99:p267

Mr. Ibis Mr. Ibis received a free Ellenbogen Superlong snausage every week as a thank you for saving Ellen's parents' factory.

So that's why Mr. Ibis got a free Ellenbogen Superlong every week! As a thank you for saving Ellen's parents' factory! b08:c08:p200

Mr. Ibis Humperdermis is the same person as Mr. Ibis (Uncle Humperdermis Ibis).

Uncle Humperdermis Ibis. b08:c08:p198

Lumo-Beam Lumo-beams are personalized mind-controlled floating flashlights that can operate at maximum luminosity of 1400 lumens for 24 hours.

Personalized mind-controlled floating flashlights. Can operate at maximum luminosity (1400 lumens) for 24 hours. b08:c08:p177 b08:c99:p260

IRS The IRS (Instant Reverse-Shield) is a quick-release air-deployed combat shield that instantly reverses the trajectory of any incoming hostile object, whether solid, liquid or gas.

Fantastic quick-release air-deployed combat shield that instantly reverses the trajectory of any incoming hostile object, whether it be solid, liquid or gas. b08:c08:p192 b08:c99:p259

Eeyolga Snausage Factory Aunt Eeyolga's snausage factory is connected underground to the school via a tunnel linked to the Penguin Release Valve.

We were in the Eeyolga Snausage Factory!! b08:c08:p182

Aunt Eeyolga Aunt Eeyolga's plan was to capture Mr. Ibis and the Loma-99 to convert it into a snausage-cycle to dominate the global snausage industry and drive Ellenbogen Snausages out of business.

I got the scallywags to capture you and the noncycle. Soon I shall DOMINATE the global snausage industry!... You MUST convert this Loma-99 into my very own snausage-cycle. With it my factory will soon be the world's number one! Ellenbogen Snausages will be driven out of business! b08:c08:p186 b08:c08:p187

Aunt Eeyolga Aunt Eeyolga threatened to keep the Penguin Release Valve open to force Swedhump Elementary to close if Mr. Ibis did not cooperate.

if you don't agree to "help" me, I'll keep the Penguin Release Valve open and the penguins will take over your entire school. Swedhump Elementary will be forced to close. b08:c08:p189

Mr. Ibis Mr. Ibis is Mr. Ape-Rickott

Uncle Humperdermis Ibis. b08:c08:p198

Penguin Release Valve The code to close the PRV in the Eeyolga Snausage Factory is 10810.

The code is 10810. 10810! b08:c09:p227

Move 1,032 (Heroes' Return) Move 1,032 (Heroes' Return) is a fanning-out move deployed when revisiting a combat area after a brief recuperation interlude, and is best used only when the team has a secret weapon or game-changing trick.

Move 1,032 (Heroes' Return) Fanning-out move deployed when revisiting combat area after brief recuperation interlude. Best advised to use only if you and your team have some kind of secret weapon or game-changing trick up your sleeve. b08:c09:p215 b08:c99:p262

Move #3,333 (The Quivering Cone of Ghastliness) Move #3,333 (The Quivering Cone of Ghastliness) is an extremely dangerous Micro-Scallywag move; it can be countered with Move 18,444 (Co-ordinated Moustacherang Assault).

Move #3,333 (The Quivering Cone of Ghastliness) Extremely dangerous and deceptive Micro-Scallywag move... Counter-attack with an equally fearsome move like 18,444 (Co-ordinated Moustacherang Assault). b08:c09:p216 b08:c99:p262

Move 18,444 (Co-ordinated Moustacherang Assault) Move 18,444 (Co-ordinated Moustacherang Assault) is a gold-level attack move that is almost impossible to defend; if all combatants have genuine moustacherangs, this move is a winner.

Move 18,444 (Co-ordinated Moustacherang Assault) Gold-level attack move that is almost impossible to defend. If all combatants are in possession of genuine moustacherangs, this move is a winner. b08:c09:p217 b08:c99:p263

X-bender The X-bender is an X-shaped device with four telescopic arms extended via a remote control; it is ideal for separating the bars of a cell or cage.

This ingenious X-shaped device has four telescopic arms that get mechanically extended via a remote control. The arm extensions are extremely strong. Ideal for separating the bars of a cell or cage. b08:c09:p205 b08:c99:p267

Cuisine-400x The Cuisine-400x is one of the most sophisticated expandable micro-kitchens on the market; when deactivated it reduces to the size of an egg.

One of the most sophisticated, expandable micro-kitchens on the market today. When deactivated, reduces to the size of an egg. b08:c09:p212 b08:c99:p258

Cuisine-400x The Cuisine-400x has multiple functions initiated by turning nodule 16, including a regular stove, regular oven, sushi-maker, chocolate smelter, pancake maker, bread maker, cake baker, and cotton-candy machine.

When activated has multiple functions, each initiated by turning nodule 16. Examples of functions: Regular stove, Regular oven, Sushi-maker, Chocolate smelter, Pancake maker, Bread maker, Cake baker, Cotton-candy machine b08:c09:p213 b08:c99:p258

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

A SPIN Radio (Secure Police Interface Neomogrifier) lets the user communicate directly with International Police Headquarters. b08:c09:p228 b08:c99:p265

Boreholicopter A boreholicopter is an extraordinary machine that can fly and dig holes; very expensive and very few have been built.

Extraordinary machine that can fly and dig holes. Very expensive and very few have been built. b08:c09:p229 b08:c99:p257

Carrot 27b Carrot 27b is famous for being the world's largest carrot, estimated to be over 18ft long and still growing.

Famous for being the world's largest carrot. Estimated to be over 18ft long. And it's still growing. b08:c09:p211 b08:c99:p257

Aunt Eeyolga Aunt Eeyolga is terrified of chocolate-coated carrots because as a child one fell down her pajama collar in the night and terrified her.

Eeyolga has been terrified of chocolate-coated carrots ever since. b08:c09:p206 b08:c99:p269

Dash Candoo Dash carries a carrot with him and loves carrots.

And do you know what I often carry with me? A carrot. I love carrots b08:c09:p211

Witch Nose Island Aunt Eeyolga was taken away by police boreholicopter, presumably to Witch-Nose Island.

The next thing a police boreholicopter arrived. Aunt Eeyolga was put into the cell at the back. Off to Witch-Nose Island for sure! b08:c09:p229

Concrete-Tape Concrete-tape is unbelievably strong and expensive tape made of composite Krypro-web fibers; one strip is strong enough to support a teenage Osteop and someone the size of Dash.

Unbelievably strong (and expensive) tape made of composite Krypro-web fibers. One strip is strong enough to support a teenage Osteop and someone the size of Dash. b08:c10:p236 b08:c99:p258

PGRAIALP PGRAIALP stands for Penguin General Recreation Area Including A Lovely Pond.

PGRAIALP (Penguin General Recreation Area Including A Lovely Pond) b08:c10:p237

PGRAIALP Mrs. Rosebank had a PGRAIALP built under the quad cycle racetrack to accommodate the penguins after the Total Penguin Situation.

Mrs. Rosebank had a PGRAIALP (Penguin General Recreation Area Including A Lovely Pond) built under the quad cycle racetrack. b08:c10:p237

Annual Cycle Race The Annual Cycle Race starts with a starting yodeller yodelling, a bugle parping, and the snintercom squawking.

The starting yodeller yodelled the start yodel... The bugle parped the start parp... The snintercom squawked the start squawk. b08:c10:p240

Gronville Honkersmith Gronville Honkersmith tried to distract all competitors in the Annual Cycle Race by humming in an incredibly annoying way and was disqualified.

Gronville Honkersmith tried to distract all the competitors by humming in an incredibly annoying way, and was disqualified. b08:c10:p244

snulk A snulk is like a sulk, but worse.

A snulk is like a sulk, but worse. b08:c10:p244

Ellen Ellenbogen Ellen Ellenbogen won the Annual Cycle Race and was handed the coveted Golden Crankshaft.

Ellen won! As she was handed the coveted Golden Crankshaft... b08:c10:p248 b08:c10:p249

Annual Cycle Race Penguins got in the way thirty-two times during the Annual Cycle Race (with no injuries).

Penguins got in the way thirty two times (no injuries though) b08:c10:p245

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 b08:c99:p260

KB-15 KB-15 flash code: Red on 2s, off 2s means Imminent lightning storm.

Red – on 2s, off 2s: Imminent lightning storm b08:c99:p260

KB-15 KB-15 flash code: Green on 3s, off 1s means Pizzup delivery almost here.

Green – on 3s, off 1s: Pizzup delivery almost here b08:c99:p260

KB-15 KB-15 flash code: Blue on 5s, off 5s means Battery needs charging.

Blue – on 5s, off 5s: Battery needs charging b08:c99:p260

Moustacherang Moustache-shaped boomerang; combat versions are made from actual moustaches and are very expensive; synthetic moustacherangs are available in most combat supply dealerships and usually used for training.

Moustache-shaped boomerang. Combat versions are made from actual moustaches, and are very expensive. Synthetic moustacherangs are available in most combat supply dealerships, and usually used for training. b08:c99:p261

Transformer Dash's transformer uses a RM66 high-voltage battery that needs to be charged once a week, no more and no less.

Dash's transformer uses a RM66 high-voltage battery, which needs to be charged once a week. No more, no less. b08:c99:p266

Transformer If the transformer is overcharged it becomes too powerful; if charged less often than weekly it becomes too weak.

If charged more often that that, the transformer becomes too powerful... If charged less often than weekly, the transformer becomes too weak b08:c99:p266

Snorringe-juice Snorringes taste better, smell better, roll better, and are much oranger than regular oranges.

They taste better, smell better, roll better, and are much oranger. b08:c99:p265

Snorringe-juice Snorringes grow on snorringe trees, which are like orange trees but grow taller, have greener leaves, and are much better for climbing.

Snorringes grow on snorringe trees, which are like orange trees, but better: They grow taller, the leaves are greener and they are much better for climbing that regular orange trees. b08:c99:p265

Em-fleffle Em-fleffle is a particularly delicious breakfast made by combining cereal, pasta, chocolate mousse, banana loaf and pickles through a lengthy process involving mixing, baking, re-mixing, kneading, drying, soaking in maple syrup, and freezing before toasting.

Em-fleffle is a particularly delicious breakfast. To make it, you need a tennis court. Start by pouring cereal, pasta, chocolate mousse, banana loaf and pickles into a mixer-mincer-shredder-liquidizer, and then blending them together for three days. b08:c99:p259

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat is a huge double-tailed black cat that always lands up on the wrong side of the law.

Huge double-tailed black cat that always lands up on the wrong side of the law. b08:c99:p258

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat tends to partner with criminals.

Tends to partner with criminals. b08:c99:p258

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat fears nothing but fruit and is terrified of watermelons.

Fears nothing but fruit. Terrified of watermelons. b08:c99:p258

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat loves vegetables, especially carrots.

However, he loves vegetables, especially carrots. b08:c99:p258

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. b08:c99:p266

Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary's principal is Mrs. Rosebank.

Principal: Mrs. Rosebank. b08:c99:p266

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. b08:c99:p266

Penguin Release Valve A recent survey found that penguins released by PRVs actually seem to be pretty proud about it.

a recent survey found that penguins released by such valves actually seem to be pretty proud about it. b08:c99:p264

Loma-99 Mr. Ibis built the Loma-99 while blindfolded.

He built it while blindfolded. b08:c99:p260

zungen schtonken A television documentary company once offered to pay Mr. Ibis 4.3 million dollars to reveal what a zungen schtonken is, but he gracefully declined.

A television documentary company once offered to pay him 4.3 million dollars to reveal it, but he gracefully declined. b08:c99:p268

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

The wheel configuration constantly adapts to the terrain, and is controlled by a very sophisticated sensor (or "brain") embedded in the saddle. b08:c99:p264

Quadcycles 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. b08:c99:p264

Quadcycles The sneggle-sprocket on a quadcycle must be smooth and have enough lemon juice on it at all times; the lemon juice compression canister must be primed to at least level 8 before big missions.

make sure the sneggle-sprocket is smooth and has enough lemon juice on it at all times. Make sure the lemon juice compression canister is fully primed to at least level 8, especially before big missions. b08:c99:p264

Snintercom The snintercom's maximum capacity for a single send is 7 books.

The maximum capacity for a single send is 7 books. b08:c99:p265

Snintercom 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. b08:c99:p265

zip-tape Zip-tape allows penetration of wooden doors or floors, glass, or concrete, but not regular ground, rocks, or other natural obstacles, and does not allow penetration of krypto-web.

Allows one to get through things like wooden doors or floors, glass or concrete, but not through regular ground, rocks or other natural obstacles. Does not allow penetration of krypto-web. b08:c99:p268

zip-tape A roll of zip-tape is fairly heavy, so Dash does not always carry one.

A roll is fairly heavy, so Dash doesn't always carry one with him. b08:c99:p268

Under-School Tunnel Network Tunnel Alpha of the USTN leads to the orange grove.

Tunnel Alpha: To orange grove b08:c99:p267

Under-School Tunnel Network Tunnel Beta of the USTN leads to Dash's house.

Tunnel Beta: To Dash's house b08:c99:p267

Hammaphore System Distances inside the Hammaphore System are much shorter than distances in the outside world, making travel inside it really quick and efficient.

Distances inside the System are much shorter than distances in the outside world. This means travel inside it is really quick and efficient. b08:c99:p259

Hammaphore System Tunnels and intersections in the Hammaphore System are very well signposted, and when new hammaphore trees grow, the signposts automatically update.

Tunnels and intersections are very well signposted, so it's almost impossible for a Hammafore System Traveler to get lost. When new hammaphore trees grow, the signposts automatically update. b08:c99:p259

Hammaphore System Lighting in the Hammaphore System tunnels is provided by natural soil phosphorescence, so no flashlights are needed.

Lighting in the tunnels is provided by natural soil phosphorescence, so no flashlights are needed. b08:c99:p259

Backpack-ladder A backpack-ladder (BPL) must be deployed only when there is clean airspace above; it must not be deployed inside an aeroplane, train, hovercraft or hot-air balloon.

it is very important to have clean airspace over you when deploying. No low-lying trees or low ceilings, and obviously don't deploy inside an aeroplane, train, hovercraft or hot-air balloon. b08:c99:p257

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, causing it to explode.

In 2016, three employees at the BPL factory were injured during the testing process. The main backpack cover was not correctly fastened and the ladder expanded inside the backpack which then exploded. b08:c99:p257

Backpack-ladder In 2019 a BPL auto-deployed in a factory staff member's car, causing him to drive off the road 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. b08:c99:p257

G-hook Dash, Rob and Greta always have G-hooks in their backpacks.

Dash, Rob and Greta always have them in their backpacks. b08:c99:p259

Ellington 39 Super-Magnifier The Ellington 39 Super-Magnifier's advanced setting magnifies individual grains of sand to the size of golf balls and has inbuilt grain of sand counting technology.

The advanced setting lets one clearly see individual grains of sand and magnifies them to the size of golf balls. It does actually have inbuilt grain of sand counting technology. b08:c99:p258

Ellington 39 Super-Magnifier The Ellington 39 Super-Magnifier is manufactured by Savuti Technologies.

Manufactured by Savuti Technologies. b08:c99:p258

trillipede-44 The trillipede-44 has stealth micro satellite-connected navigation capability and when deactivated contracts to the size of a quarter.

Stealth micro satellite-connected navigation capability makes it ideal for pursuit and tracking missions. When deactivated contracts to the size of a quarter. b08:c99:p266

trillipede-44 The trillipede-44 is manufactured by Pandamatenga Industries.

Manufactured by Pandamatenga Industries. b08:c99:p266

trillipede-44 Dash carries a trillipede-44 in his backpack at all times.

Dash carries one in his backpack at all times. b08:c99:p266

Lumo-Beam Lumo-beams are manufactured by Rajak Industries.

Manufactured by Rajak Industries. b08:c99:p260

IRS The IRS is especially useful when fighting Micro-Scallywags (who release Instant Wrap Compound), Mind-Reading-Scallywags (who release mind-reading beams), and Feather-Scallywags.

Especially useful when fighting Micro-Scallywags (who release Instant Wrap Compound) and Mind-Reading-Scallywags (who release mind-reading beams). Also useful against Feather-Scallywags. b08:c99:p259

Micro-Scallywags Micro-Scallywags are classified as rare, with a typical group size of 6, and they never operate alone.

How common: Rare... Typical group size: 6... Operate alone? Never b08:c99:p260

Micro-Scallywags Micro-Scallywags have a maximum jump distance of 3 feet, a cleverness rating of 7/10, speed of 8/10, and agility of 8/10.

Maximum Jump Distance: 3 feet... Cleverness: 7/10... Speed: 8/10... Agility: 8/10 b08:c99:p260

Morph-Move A Morph-Move is a cocktail combat sequence (umbrella-term for multiple different moves happening in quick succession) used to keep enemies off-guard.

This a cocktail combat sequence, i.e. an umbrella-term for multiple different moves happening in quick succession. When engaging scallywags, it's important to keep them off-guard. b08:c99:p261

snausage Snausages were invented by Master-Chef Goemple M'Ghoell during the Great Global Sausage Jamboree and Festival of 1937 when he accidentally knocked a jar of sausage serum into a vat of boiling mammoth saliva.

Snausages were invented by Master-Chef Goemple M'Ghoell during the Great Global Sausage Jamboree and Festival of 1937. M'Ghoell erroneously knocked a jar of sausage serum into a vat of boiling mammoth saliva. b08:c99:p265

snausage Snausages are also much easier to cook than regular sausages.

They are also much easier to cook. b08:c99:p264

X-bender The X-bender is manufactured by Rajak Industries.

Manufactured by Rajak Industries. b08:c99:p267

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

Very few exist and only highly trained experts are allowed to use them. It folds up to the size of a small pea. b08:c99:p265

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

Rob Newman usually has one with him. b08:c99:p265

Boreholicopter A boreholicopter is equipped with a subterranean ossifier, quadro-retractable rotors and a multifunctional-dual-reticulated-glockensprocket.

Equipped with a subterranean ossifier, quadro-retractable rotors and a muiltfucntional-dual-reticaluted-glockensprocket. b08:c99:p257

Carrot 27b Carrot 27b was planted and grown by Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm, who is believed to have sung to it for over an hour every day in its own language (Karrotsch).

Planted and grown by Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm, who is believed to have sung to it for over an hour every day, in its own language (Karrotsch). b08:c99:p257

Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm Mrs. Hogmanny-Hog-Mahomm speaks over three hundred vegetable languages and has translated the full Harry Potter series into Karrotsch.

She speaks over three hundred vegetable languages, and has actually translated the full Harry Potter series into Karrotsch. b08:c99:p258

University of Inner-Scratchford The University of Snodd is a system of public research universities routinely ranked among the world's best, now serving over 2,700 students.

The University of Snodd is a system of public research universities routinely ranked among the world's best. Now serving over 2,700 students b08:c99:p267

University of Inner-Scratchford The Head of Hammaphore Research at the University of Inner-Scratchford is Professor Maria Yankel-Zog-Zoglio.

Head of Hammaphore Research: Professor Maria Yankel-Zog-Zoglio b08:c99:p267

University of Inner-Scratchford The Head of the Snider Research Institute at the University of Inner-Scratchford is Professor Trollop Codswollopp.

Head of Snider Research Institute: Professor Trollop Codswollopp b08:c99:p267

University of Inner-Scratchford The Head of Advanced Advanced Chemistry at the University of Inner-Scratchford is Dr. Cordelia Zeusaphone.

Head of Advanced Advanced Chemistry: Dr. Cordelia Zeusaphone b08:c99:p267

chocolate-coated carrot When Eeyolga was fifteen, her family went on holiday to a carrot plantation; a chocolate-coated carrot fell from the ceiling onto Eeyolga in the night, causing a scream that woke the neighbors and their 2,408 walruses.

When Eeyolga was fifteen years old, her family went on holiday to a carrot plantation... the ceiling carrot became unstuck and fell. Right into the collar of her pajamas just behind her neck... she released the most blood-curdling scream ever recorded, which woke the entire household, as well as the neighbors and their 2,408 walruses b08:c99:p269

chocolate-coated carrot It took Eeyolga's family seventeen hours to calm her down after the chocolate-coated carrot incident, and the neighbours three days to calm the walruses down.

It took the family seventeen hours to calm Eeyolga down. And the neighbours three days to calm the walruses down. b08:c99:p269

snausage Goemple M'Ghoell gladly shared the snausage-making explosion process with everyone at the Great Global Sausage Jamboree and Festival of 1937.

Because he was a generous-spirited man, Goemple M'Ghoell gladly shared the explosion process with everyone at the Great Global Sausage Jamboree and Festival of 1937, and the rest is history. b08:c99:p265

Scallywags There are many different types of scallywag, and each type has its own fighting techniques, strengths and weaknesses.

There are many different types of scallywag. Each type has its own fighting techniques, strengths and weaknesses. b08:c99:p264