Book 12A

Dash Candoo Dash Candoo is the hero of these stories.

LABEL: Dash Candoo Hero of these stories b12a:c00:p004

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank is the Principal of Swedhump Elementary.

LABEL: Mrs. Rosebank Principal of Swedhemp Elementary b12a:c00:p004

Rob Newman Rob Newman is Dash's friend.

LABEL: Rob Newman Friend b12a:c00:p004

Elijah Froffington Elijah Froffington is a world-famous soup chef.

LABEL: Elijah Froffington World-famous soup chef b12a:c00:p004

Mr. Rosebank Mr. Rosebank is the husband of Mrs. Rosebank and a world famous inventor.

LABEL: Mr. Rosebank Husband of Mrs. Rosebank and world famous inventor b12a:c00:p004

Greta Gretchen-Hoffer Greta Gretchen-Hoffer is Dash's friend.

LABEL: Greta Gretchen-Hoffer Friend b12a:c00:p004

Ellen Ellenbogen Ellen Ellenbogen is Dash's friend.

LABEL: Ellen Ellenbogen Friend b12a:c00:p004

Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson is a classmate and twin of Jeanjean.

LABEL: Jonjon-Jonjon-Jonjon Johnson Classmate, twin of Jeanjean b12a:c00:p004

Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson is a classmate and twin of Jonjon.

LABEL: Jeanjean-Jeanjean-Jeanjean Johnson Classmate, twin of Jonjon b12a:c00:p004

Ms. Woodhouse Ms. Woodhouse is the Soup-Tasting and Appreciating teacher.

LABEL: Ms. Woodhouse Soup-Tasting and Appreciating teacher b12a:c00:p005

Devil-Cat Devil Cat is an enemy fighter.

LABEL: Devil Cat Enemy fighter b12a:c00:p005

Bernice Wiggle Bernice Wiggle is the Confused teacher.

LABEL: Bernice Wiggle Confused teacher b12a:c00:p005

The President, Her Most Excellent Harriet Gladiolus the 49th The President's full title is Her Most Excellent Harriet Gladiolus the 49th.

LABEL: The President, Her Most Excellent Harriet Gladiolus the 49th b12a:c00:p005

Sock-Scallywags Sock-Scallywags are enemy fighters.

LABEL: Sock-Scallywags Enemy fighters b12a:c00:p005

Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose Professor Inspector Josiah Stumpnose is the Principal of Stumpnose Elementary.

LABEL: Professor Inspector Josiah Stumpnose Principal of Stumpnose Elementary b12a:c00:p005

Mr Sealikk-Hanth Mr Sealikk-Hanth is the Fishbowl-on-Head teacher.

LABEL: Mr Sealikk-Hanth Fishbowl-on-Head teacher b12a:c00:p005

Moira Memphis Moira Memphis is a famous TV-presenter and TV production teacher.

LABEL: Moira Memphis Famous TV-presenter and TV production teacher b12a:c00:p005

Sir Oswald McChuckle Sir Oswald McChuckle is the Joke-telling teacher.

LABEL: Sir Oswald McChuckle Joke-telling teacher b12a:c00:p005

KB-15 KB-15s usually flash when danger approaches, but they can also be set to vibrate.

As you know, KB-15s usually flash when danger approaches. But they can also be set to vibrate, which is handy when it's in my backpack. b12a:c02:p030

HALDOS Hula HALDOS Hula is a traditional school butt-hula, deployed to ensure the summer holidays will be long, fruitful and fun.

We then did the *HALDOS Hula. *This is a traditional school butt-hula, deployed to ensure the summer holidays will be long, fruitful and fun! b12a:c02:p037

Hover-Piano The Hover-Piano is an extraordinary and complicated flying machine built by Mr. Rosebank in his spare time.

Mr. Rosebank flew by on his hover-piano. b12a:c02:p039

Ellen Ellenbogen Ellen Ellenbogen was selected to represent her family at the WSMC (World Snausage-Making Championships).

Ellen Ellenbogen has been selected to represent her family at the WSMC (World Snausage-Making Championships), a highly prestigious event. b12a:c02:p042

Swedhump Elementary Swedhump Elementary won the award for the Hairiest Elementary School in the Sub-Region.

it's official! Swedhump Elementary has won the award for the Hairiest Elementary School in the Sub-Region. b12a:c02:p044

Hair-Gro Potion Mr. Rosebank was experimenting with Hair-Gro Potion in his workshop when something went wrong and there was an explosion, scattering fluid across some of the school buildings and a passing Staircase Moose.

A few weeks ago, Mr. Rosebank, the brilliant inventor husband of Mrs. Rosebank, had been experimenting with Hair-Gro Potion in his workshop... when something went wrong, and there was an explosion... scattering the fluid across some of the school buildings. And a passing Staircase Moose! b12a:c02:p046 b12a:c02:p047 b12a:c02:p048

The President, Her Most Excellent Harriet Gladiolus the 49th The President has never been seen to smile.

In fact she has never been seen to smile. b12a:c02:p058

The President, Her Most Excellent Harriet Gladiolus the 49th The President absolutely loves banana soup.

a less well-known fact about The President, and totally central to the success of this evening's dinner, is that she absolutely LOOOVES banana soup! b12a:c02:p059

Elijah Froffington Elijah Froffington is known as Chef Froff, the World's Best Banana Soup Chef.

Chef Elijah Froffington! AKA. CHEF FROFF – The World's Best Banana Soup Chef! b12a:c02:p061

Elijah Froffington People are said to stand in line for three days just to get a sniff of Chef Froffington's soup.

People are said to stand in line for three days, just to get a sniff of it. b12a:c03:p066

Elijah Froffington Chef Froffington has made soup for King Edmond the Gurkk, Lord Ponsonby Trenchoat Williams, Queen Geraldine McNutt-Face-Leg, and Claire Glotter-Snedd Pearl-Splatt.

He's made it for the rich and famous. Including: King Edmond the Gurkk, Lord Ponsonby Trenchoat Williams (founder of the world famous Trenchcoat Williams Bank), Queen Geraldine McNutt-Face-Leg, and for Claire Glotter-Snedd Pearl-Splatt (one of the world's most successful pop stars). b12a:c03:p067 b12a:c03:p068 b12a:c03:p069 b12a:c03:p070

Airborne Bus Thing The ABT (Airborne Bus Thing) carried Chef Froffington's staff.

The first to land, an ABT (Airborne Bus Thing), carried his staff. b12a:c03:p073

Floateroceros The Floatocerous can fly, drive on land, float like a boat, and dive like a submarine, and it carried the precious ingredients.

It can fly, drive on land, float like a boat, and dive like a submarine. And inside – the precious INGREDIENTS! b12a:c03:p074

OsCoLoMaTo The OsCoLoMaTo (Oscillating Complicated-Looking Machinery Transporter) transported Chef Froffington's strange and complicated-looking machinery.

And following that was an OsCoLoMaTo, an Oscillating Complicated-Looking Machinery Transporter. It was bringing, you guessed it, Elijah Froffington's very strange and complicated-looking machinery. b12a:c03:p075

Froff-Force 1 Froff-Force 1 is Chef Froffington's flying headquarters.

Froff-Force 1 is his flying headquarters. b12a:c03:p077

Kitchen 27b Kitchen 27b was specially built under the expert guidance of Mr. Rosebank by a team of 111 engineers and 365 builders and took just three weeks to construct.

Off to the specially-built* soup kitchen (Kitchen 27b) we shot. * Under the expert guidance of Mr. Rosebank, a team of 111 Swedhump Elementary engineers and 365 Swedhump Elementary builders was assembled. Kitchen 27b took just three weeks to construct. b12a:c03:p082

Banana Soup Royale Banana Soup Royale takes a day to make.

Banana Soup Royale takes a day to make. We need to get cracking! b12a:c04:p085

Elijah Froffington Chef Froff uses only the very best ingredients for his Banana Soup Royale; the potatoes are worth more than $100,000 each and are individually grown on a private farm by a team of over 5,000 specialist banana technicians.

Chef Froff only uses the VERY BEST ingredients for his Banana Soup Royale! The potatoes (worth more than $100,000 each) are individually grown on a private farm by a team of over 5,000 specialist banana technicians! b12a:c04:p088

Glorious Specialized Banana Soup Equipment The GSBSE stands for Glorious Specialized Banana Soup Equipment.

Behold! My GSBSE!* *Glorious Specialized Banana Soup Equipment! b12a:c04:p091

Glorious Specialized Banana Soup Equipment The GSBSE machines are worth over $1 million each and are built in private labs by a team of over 37,000 specialist potato-machine technicians.

Chef Froff uses only THE BEST machines! Worth over $1million each, they are built in private labs by a team of over 37,000 specialist potato-machine technicians. b12a:c04:p092

Bent Potato Building The Bent Potato Building is named after a type of potato called a Bent potato, discovered by Oliver Brent, a famous farmer.

The building is named after a type of potato. And the type of potato is a Bent potato. It was discovered by Oliver Brent, a famous farmer who experminted with vegetables. b12a:c05:p104 b12a:c05:p105

Bent Potato Building Oliver Brent, as an alumnus of Swedhump Elementary, donated a large sum of money to the school and they named the Bent Potato Building after his invention.

As an alumni of SwedhumpElementary, after he became successful, he donated a large sum of money to the school. As a thank you, they decided to name a building after his invention. b12a:c05:p106

Bent Potato Building The building was initially going to be called the Bent Bent Potato Building, but they removed one Bent because it was confusing.

Initially it was going to be called the Bent Bent Potato Building, but that was confusing, so they removed one Bent. Now it's just called the Bent Potato Building. b12a:c05:p107

Left Thumb Building TV Production class is held in the Left Thumb Building.

TV Production is in the Left Thumb Building. b12a:c06:p126

Mokatron 888 The Mokatron 888 is a very compact, high-definition digital recording device (DRD) that can shoot footage for up to 24 hours straight.

This is a very advanced, compact, high-definition camera. b12a:c06:p132

Aquarium Building Fishbowl-on-Head class is held in the Aquarium Building.

Fishbowl-on-Head is in the Aquarium Building. b12a:c07:p140

Mr Sealikk-Hanth Mr. Sealikk-Hanth's talent for Fishbowl-on-Head was spotted early on when he was in middle school.

His talent was spotted early on, when he was in middle school in fact. b12a:c07:p142

Mr Sealikk-Hanth At the age of 17, Truman Sealikk-Hanth was accepted for specialized training at the MFGIFH.

At the tender age of 17, Truman was so accomplished that he was accepted for specialized training at the MFGIFH (Maximillian Fishman Global Institute of Fishbowl-on-Head-ology). b12a:c07:p143

Maximillian Fishman Global Institute of Fishbowl-on-Head-ology Maximillian Fishman set up the MFGIFH and is probably the world's most renowned practitioner of Fishbowl-on-Head.

Maximillian Fishman, who set up the institute, is probably the world's most renowned practitioner of this noble activity. b12a:c07:p144

Maximillian Fishman Global Institute of Fishbowl-on-Head-ology Maximillian Fishman performed the legendary 1,000 Goldfish Tightrope Extravaganza at the 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremony.

It was he who performed the legendary 1,000 Goldfish Tightrope Extravaganza at the 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremony, still spoken about in hushed tones to this day. b12a:c07:p144

Mr Sealikk-Hanth Under Fishman's guidance, Truman Sealikk-Hanth became World Fishbowl-on-Head champion at just 25, the youngest ever recorded by far.

Under Fishman's guidance, Truman Sealikk-Hanth became World Fishbowl-on-Head champion when he was just 25. The youngest ever recorded BY FAR! b12a:c07:p145

Mr Sealikk-Hanth Mr. Sealikk-Hanth won the Fishbowl-on-Head championship final with an extraordinary Quadruple Barracuda while riding a quadcycle.

He won the final with an extraordinary Quadruple Barracuda, while riding a quadcycle. b12a:c07:p146

Mr Sealikk-Hanth Mr. Sealikk-Hanth speaks over 400 fish languages.

Mr. Sealikk-Hanth is not only a brilliant Fishbowl-on-Head practitioner and teacher, but he also speaks over 400 fish languages. b12a:c07:p148

Fishbowl-on-Head Class Fishbowl-on-Head is practiced in ankle-deep water so no creatures are harmed.

Fishbowl-on-Head is a really fun activity, and since we practice in ankle-deep water, no creatures are harmed at all. b12a:c07:p149

Gronville Honkersmith Gronville Honkersmith went into Deep-Sulk Mode (DSM) during Fishbowl-on-Head class.

Mr. Sealikk-Hanth told him to take some time out. Gronville went into DSM (Deep-sulk Mode). b12a:c07:p152

Transponder Activation Beam Base Dash placed a TABB (Transponder Activation Beam Base) on the soup apparatus in Kitchen 27b to monitor it.

I placed a TABB (Transponder Activation Beam Base) on the apparatus, just to be safe. b12a:c07:p166

Nose building Joke-Telling class is held in the Nose building.

It's in the Nose building. Why it's shaped like a nose, I have no idea. b12a:c08:p170

Sir Oswald McChuckle Sir Oswald McChuckle is the writer of the world famous Best Joke Book in the Entire History of Joke Books.

Our teacher is Sir Oswald McChuckle, writer of the world famous Best Joke Book in the Entire History of Joke Books. b12a:c08:p171

Sir Oswald McChuckle Sir Oswald McChuckle was World Joke Telling Champion from 1999 until just last year.

Not only is he famous for this best-selling book, but he was World Joke Telling Champion from 1999 until just last year. b12a:c08:p172

Sir Oswald McChuckle Mrs. Rosebank hired Sir Oswald McChuckle when he expressed interest in teaching, and his teaching obligations mean he is too busy to compete internationally anymore.

When Sir Oswald expressed interest in teaching, Mrs. Rosebank hired him immediately. His teaching obligations are such that he is too busy to compete internationally anymore. b12a:c08:p172

Transponder-Beam-Alert-Receiver Dash's TBAR (Transponder-Beam-Alert-Receiver) pinged when the Transponder Activation Beam Base in Kitchen 27b was activated.

Just as Jonjon and Jeanjean were about to present, my TBAR (Transponder-Beam-Alert-Receiver) pinged in my pocket. Something had activated it. b12a:c08:p180

Sock-Scallywags Sock Scallywags wear socks so they move in complete silence.

That's why they were so hard to detect! They wear socks so they move in complete silence! b12a:c08:p196

Sock-Scallywags Sock Scallywags carry Combat Socks for actual fighting and Smelly Socks for sabotage and decoy in holsters.

In their holsters they carry socks. Combat Socks for actual fighting. And Smelly Socks for sabotage and decoy! b12a:c08:p197

Sock-Scallywags The Sock Scallywags threw smelly socks into Chef Froffington's soup.

And as we watched, the scallywags started removing disgusting-looking socks from their holsters... and then throwing them into the soup. b12a:c08:p198

Descent Pole Rob deployed a descent pole to get down from the air duct.

Rob deployed a descent pole, and down we went. b12a:c08:p211

Awkward Building Confused class is held in the Awkward Building.

Confused class is in the Awkward Building. b12a:c09:p218

Bernice Wiggle Bernice Wiggle was selected for the National Team set to participate in the World Confused Championships a few years ago.

She was actually selected for the National Team set to participate in the World Confused Championships a few years ago. b12a:c09:p222

Bernice Wiggle Bernice Wiggle was removed from the national team because she was so mixed up about training dates and venues, but the coach later regretted this because she would have won.

She was so mixed up about training dates and venues, that the exasperated coach took her off the team. He later regretted this because she would have won, for sure. b12a:c09:p223

Bernice Wiggle Mrs. Rosebank interviewed Bernice Wiggle and found the conversation so confusing that she hired her on the spot.

Mrs. Rosebank read about the incident, interviewed her, found the conversation so confusing that she hired her on the spot. b12a:c09:p224

Mist Capsule A Mist Capsule, upon contact with water, rapidly releases a fine mist.

I looked over at Rob, and he mouthed the words 'Mist Capsule'. b12a:c09:p233

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat appeared behind a hidden door in Froff-Force 1 when Chef Froffington pressed a button on his desk.

And with that he pressed a button on his desk... And behind it was... DEVIL-CAT! b12a:c09:p250 b12a:c09:p252

Airborne Bus Thing The ABT (Airborne Bus Thing) can take up to 32 passengers.

Highly advanced airborne people-carrier. Can take up to 32 passengers. b12a:c99:p255

Airborne Bus Thing The ABT has two main passenger levels: a Lower Passenger Level with seating and sleeping cabins, and an Upper Passenger Level with sofas, a library, entertainment zone, hot-tubs, saunas, table games and a canteen.

ABTs have two main passenger levels. Lower Passenger Level: Seating and sleeping cabins... Upper Passenger Level: Sofas for relaxing on, a library, an entertainment zone, hot-tubs, saunas, and an array of table games (like ping-pong, foosball and snooker). And most importantly, an extremely well-stocked canteen. b12a:c99:p255

Airborne Bus Thing The ABT has a maximum speed of 300 mph, flight distance of 600 miles on primary fuel tank and 150 miles on secondary fuel tank.

Speeds of up to 300 mph. Flight distance on primary fuel tank: 600 miles. Flight distance on secondary fuel tank: 150 miles. b12a:c99:p255

Airborne Bus Thing The ABT is manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc.

Manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc. b12a:c99:p255

Anti-Smell Shield The Anti-Smell Shield is a quick-extrication transparent shield that protects the user from all known smells and can be extracted and deployed within three seconds.

This quick-extrication transparent shield protects the user from all known smells. Can be extracted and deployed within three seconds, if the user is familiar with its configuration. b12a:c99:p256

Anti-Smell Shield The Anti-Smell Shield weighs 0.5 kg and starts to lose efficacy after the 100th deployment.

Weight: 0.5 kg (so extremely light). Deployment Capacity: Starts to lose efficacy after 100th deployment b12a:c99:p256

Anti-Smell Shield The Anti-Smell Shield base contains micro Krypto-Fibers and is not waterproof.

Durable: Yes. Base contains micro Krypto-Fibers. Waterproof: No b12a:c99:p256

Anti-Smell Shield The Anti-Smell Shield is manufactured by Hansen & Johnson.

Manufacturer: Hansen & Johnson b12a:c99:p256

Autograph collection Atreus Hancock is the world's most famous tree whisperer and can speak over 200 tree languages.

Atreus Hancock: World's most famous tree whisperer (can speak over 200 tree languages) b12a:c99:p257

Autograph collection Jedrick Snollemolina is the World Waterslide Champion for 2022 and 2023.

Jedrick Snollemolina: World Waterslide Champion (2022, 2023) b12a:c99:p257

Autograph collection Cicero Summerlee is the World Hover Table Tennis Champion from 2018 to 2022.

Cicero Summerlee: World Hover Table Tennis Champion (2018-2022) b12a:c99:p257

Autograph collection Ulysses Jollismott is the World Snurfing Champion for 2017-2020.

Ulysses Jollismott: World Snurfing Champion (2017-220) b12a:c99:p257

Autograph collection Rhombus Alberts is the inventor of the Snofa.

Rhombus Alberts: Inventor of the Snofa b12a:c99:p258

Autograph collection Amelia Sempledribble is the owner of the world's largest sock factory (the factory that makes the largest socks; the factory itself is quite small).

Amelia Sempledribble: Owner of the world's largest sock factory. By which I mean, it's the factory that makes the largest socks. The factory itself is quite small! b12a:c99:p258

Autograph collection Oswald Ozznozz is a Hamster Painter (he paints paintings of hamsters).

Oswald Ozznozz: Hamster Painter (i.e. he paints paintings of hamsters, he doesn't actually paint the hamsters themselves). b12a:c99:p258

Autograph collection Paternoster Nostroderm is a world famous Hamster Impersonator.

Paternoster Nostroderm: World famous Hamster Impersonator b12a:c99:p258

Autograph collection Cornelius Cornelius Cornelius is the World Nostril Flaring Champion for 2016 and 2017.

Cornelius Cornelius Cornelius: World Nostril Flaring Champion (2016, 2017) b12a:c99:p259

Autograph collection Kamloops Okotok is the inventor of the Walkie-Shoutie.

Kamloops Okotok: Inventor of the Walkie-Shoutie b12a:c99:p259

Autograph collection Rutherford Pomfrett is the World Moustache Champion for 2023.

Rutherford Pomfrett: World Moustache Champion (2023) b12a:c99:p259

Autograph collection Smudge Williamson is a famous duck choir-master who can train ducks to sing.

Smudge Williamson: Famous duck choir-master (yes, he can train ducks to sing) b12a:c99:p259

Autograph collection Strummwold Nossel-Shtrumm is the world's most famous Lawnmower Inspector.

Strummwold Nossel-Shtrumm: World's most famous Lawnmower Inspector b12a:c99:p260

Autograph collection Pommelia Congelia-noss-Noss is the World Potato-peeling Champion for 2021 and 2023.

Pommelia Congelia-noss-Noss: World Potato-peeling Champion (2021, 2023) b12a:c99:p260

Autograph collection Urbaniah Pontergloss is the world's most successful breeder of carrier flamingoes.

Urbaniah Pontergloss: World's most successful breeder of carrier flamingoes b12a:c99:p260

Autograph collection Chaim Schmerril is the world's most famous cactus impersonator.

Chaim Schmerril: World's Most famous cactus impersonator b12a:c99:p260

Choc-Hotlitt Choc-Hotlitt is like hot chocolate, but better, with a taste, flavor and smell score of 10/10 compared to hot chocolate's overall 8.3/10.

Like hot chocolate, but better. Choc-Hotlitt Taste: 10/10 Flavor: 10/10 Smell: 10/10 Overall: 10/10 b12a:c99:p261

Choc-Hotlitt The secret recipe for Choc-Hotlitt originated in a distant village; if you get the recipe and share it you will have very bad luck, so nobody shares it.

If you go to the village and get the recipe, and then share it, you will have bad luck. Very bad luck. So nobody shares the recipe. b12a:c99:p261

The Foothills The Foothills are a large range of foot-shaped hills located 111 km east of Swedhump Elementary.

111km east of Swedhump Elementary is a large range of foot-shaped hills called The Foothills. b12a:c99:p262

Choc-Hotlitt recipe To get the Choc-Hotlitt recipe, one must go to a specific distant village, sit in the village square at dusk wearing only red, and when directed to the correct village, pay a little granny a fresh $10 bill (not two $5 bills or ten $1 bills) to receive the recipe.

Once you get to the correct village you'll see a booth, usually with a line of people in front of it. Join the line, and when you get to the front, hand the little granny a fresh $10 bill (not two $5 bills or ten $1 bills) and she will give you the recipe. b12a:c99:p262

Combat Socks Combat Socks appear to be normal socks but when thrown during combat can knock out an opponent by making muscles go slack.

These seemingly innocuous things appear to be normal socks. But when thrown during combat can knock out an opponent. They don't actually hurt when they hit you, but seem to make your muscles go slack. So if you get hit by a bunch of them, you simply slump to the ground. b12a:c99:p263

Combat Socks A Sock-Scallywag's holster can hold 6-12 Combat Socks.

How many fit into a Sock-Scallywag's holster: 6-12 b12a:c99:p263

Deep-Sulk Mode Deep-Sulk Mode is the second most powerful sulk mode; the rankings from least to most intense are: Light Sulk, Shallow Shallow Sulk, Deep Shallow Sulk, Regular Sulk, Shallow Deep Sulk, Deep Dulk, Deep Deep Sulk.

Second most powerful sulk mode. The rankings are as follows: * Light Sulk * Shallow Shallow Sulk * Deep Shallow Sulk * Regular Sulk * Shallow Deep Sulk * Deep Dulk * Deep Deep Sulk b12a:c99:p264

Gronville Honkersmith Gronville Honkersmith has engaged in Deep Sulk Mode more than any other kid at Swedhump Elementary, on average 3 times per week, and has been captain of the school sulking team three years in a row.

Gronville Honkersmith has engaged in Deep Sulk Mode more than any other kid at Swedhump Elementary (on average 3 times per week), and he has been captain of the school sulking team three years in a row. b12a:c99:p264

Gronville Honkersmith Gronville Honkersmith has only engaged in Deep-Deep Sulk Mode twice, and each time it took him two days to recover.

Only twice has he engaged in Deep-Deep Sulk Mode. Each time it took him two days to recover. b12a:c99:p264

Descent Pole The Descent Pole is an instantly deployable pole, like one in a fire station, designed specifically to descend safely from heights; it can extend to 20 ft and is usually backpack-mounted.

Instantly deployable pole rather like that in a fire station. Designed specifically to descend safely from heights. Usually backpack-mounted. Only used for descent. Thin lubrication layer means it is impossible to climb. Can extend to 20ft. b12a:c99:p265

Descent Pole The Descent Pole is manufactured by Rajak Industries.

Manufactured by Rajak Industries. b12a:c99:p265

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat is 5 ft tall and weighs 155 lbs (70 kg), has 2 tails, favorite foods are pizza and carrots, is terrified of watermelons, and sleeps 16 hours per day.

Age: Unknown Height: 5ft Weight: 155 lbs (70kgs) Number of tails: 2 Favourite food: Pizza, carrots Favourite drinks: Pizza juice, carrot juice Terrified of: Watermelons Profession: Master-burglar, chaos-causer, normality-disrupter Main hobby: Sleeping Hours of sleep per day: 16 b12a:c99:p266

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat is terrified of watermelons because of an incident involving an exploding watermelon, which takes over 80 pages to explain and is covered in The Adventures of Devil-Cat Volume 1.

Everyone wants to know why Devil-Cat is so scared of watermelons. The answer actually involves an exploding watermelon, but it's such a long story that it takes over 80 pages to explain! You can read all about it in THE ADVENTURES OF DEVIL-CAT Volume 1. b12a:c99:p267

Devil-Cat Devil-Cat has his own book series with four other books: Farty-Cola (Vol.2), Zebra Milkshakes and Giant Carrots (Vol.3), Island Dreams and Other Stories (Vol.4), and Island Dreams & Other Stories (Vol.5).

Devil-Cat his his own series. The four other books are: Farty-Cola The Adventures of Devil-Cat - Volume 2; Zebra Milkshakes and Giant Carrots The Adventures of Devil-Cat - Volume 3; Island Dreams and Other Stories The Adventures of Devil-Cat - Volume 4; Island Dreams & Other Stories The Adventures of Devil-Cat - Volume 5 b12a:c99:p267

Floateroceros The Floateroceros is a floating reticulated dirigible designed and manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc., generally rhinoceros-shaped.

Floating reticulated dirigible designed and manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc. Generally rhinoceros-shaped. b12a:c99:p268

Floateroceros In the air, the Floateroceros has a speed of 448 mph, max altitude of 3 miles, and max distance of 2,500 miles.

In the Air: Speed: 448 mph Max altitude: 3 miles Max distance: 2,500 miles b12a:c99:p268

Floateroceros On land, the Floateroceros has a speed of 120 mph (on asphalt) and max distance of 235 miles.

On Land: Speed: 120 mph (on asphalt surfaces) Max distance: 235 miles b12a:c99:p268

Floateroceros On water, the Floateroceros has a speed of 32 knots and max distance of 124 miles.

On Water: Speed: 32 knots Max distance: 124 miles b12a:c99:p268

Floateroceros Under water, the Floateroceros has a speed of 12 knots, max depth of 2.5 miles, and max distance of 88 miles.

Under Water: Speed: 12 knots Max depth: 2.5 miles Max distance: 88 miles b12a:c99:p268

Hair-Gro Potion Hair-Gro Potion is a very expensive, highly sought-after, powerful liquid that makes hair grow; one drop per day results in regular hair growth, seven drops will make hair grow crazy.

Very expensive, highly sought-after, powerful liquid that makes hair grow. One drop per day results in regular hair growth. Seven drops will make your hair grow crazy. b12a:c99:p269

Hair-Gro Potion Hair-Gro Potion was invented by Henry M. Schwerten-Glubber to cure his cat Boris the Majestic's hair loss.

Invented by Henry M. Schwerten-Glubber to cure his cat's hair loss. His cat, Boris the Majestic, had won multiple International 'Handsome Cat Awards' over the course of his career, but in later years suffered chronic hair loss. b12a:c99:p269

HALDOS Hula HALDOS stands for Happy Last Day Of School.

HALDOS stands for Happy Last Day Of School. b12a:c99:p270

HALDOS Hula The record group HALDOS Hula took place in July 2022 when over 14,000 kids performed live on TV at the World Hamster Racing Championships final, watched by over 180 million viewers worldwide, with hula-ers from over 100 schools.

The record group HALDOS hula took place in July 2022 when over 14,000 kids performed live on TV at the World Hamster Racing Championships final. Hula-ers from over 100 schools participated. It is believed the event was watched by over 180 million viewers worldwide. b12a:c99:p270

HALDOS Hula The HALDOS Hula is now used to open the World Hamster Racing Championships every year, with one school chosen each year to perform it.

The HALDOS hulais now used to open the World Hamster Racing Championships every year, but it is not a mass event. One school is chosen each year to perform it. b12a:c99:p270

Hover-Piano The Hover-Piano is a piano that flies and seems to be beset with technical problems that Mr. Rosebank can overcome short-term but which always re-emerge.

Very little is known about it apart from three core facts: [1] It is a piano [2] It flies [3] It seems to be beset with technical problems. Mr. Rosebank appears to be able to overcome the technical problems in the short-term, but over time, they always seem to re-emerge. b12a:c99:p271

Insect-Spy-Cam The Insect-Spy-Cam is a flying camera that looks like an insect, can change size in mid-flight to reduce to the size of a regular house-fly, has anti-radar jammers and CWAM (Capatulated Wing Audio Muffling) making it 100% silent.

Flying camera that looks like an insect. Size can change in mid flight, and can reduce to the size of a regular house-fly. Inbuilt sophisticated anti-radar jammers make it undetectable, and CWAM (Capatulated Wing Audio Muffling) makes it 100% silent during flight. b12a:c99:p272

Insect-Spy-Cam Multiple different versions of the Insect-Spy-Cam exist, including grasshoppers, ladybugs, regular houseflies, gnats, wasps, bees, invizizzes and mosquitoes.

Multiple different versions exist, including grasshoppers, ladybugs, regular houseflies, gnats, wasps, bees, invizizzes and mosquitoes. b12a:c99:p272

Insect-Spy-Cam The Insect-Spy-Cam is manufactured by Grovenhopper Industries Inc.

Manufactured by Grovenhopper Industries Inc. b12a:c99:p272

JJ-99 Communication Emulsifier The JJ-99 Communication Emulsifier functions as an extremely powerful walkie-talkie, charged by the user's body-heat.

Functions as an extremely powerful walkie-talkie. Charged by user's body-heat. b12a:c99:p273

JJ-99 Communication Emulsifier The JJ-99 Communication Emulsifier comes with several receivers; Dash, Rob, Greta and Ellen usually have them in their backpacks.

Comes with several receivers. Dash, Rob, Greta and Ellen usually have them in their backpacks. b12a:c99:p273

JJ-99 Communication Emulsifier The JJ-99 Communication Emulsifier has a distance efficacy of 2,500 miles on flat land, 200-300 miles in mountainous terrain, 200 miles under water, 100 miles underground, and 100-200,000 miles in space.

Distance efficacy: On flat land: 2,500 miles; Mountainous terrain: 200-300 miles; Under water: 200 miles; Underground: 100 miles; In space: 100-200,000 miles b12a:c99:p273

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.

KB-15 flash codes: * 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 b12a:c99:p274

KB-15 KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies; there is just one model and the software is updated every year by automatic satellite download.

KB-15s were invented by Mr. Rosebank but he licensed the design and manufacture to Mgadigadi Technologies. There is just one model of the device, so there is just a single buying option. The software and radar technology are updated every year by automatic satellite download. b12a:c99:p274

KB-15 The KB-15 has a range of 25 yards and its sensor beams penetrate anything including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal.

The KB15's range is 25 yards and the sensor beams penetrate anything, including concrete, kryptocrete, interglandular coagulated carbon, rock and metal. b12a:c99:p275

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

The KB-15 takes twelve CCC batteries, and it is critically important to keep these charged at all times... 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. b12a:c99:p275

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

The Global KB-15 Inspection Authority (GKBIA) undertakes random inspections and if your batteries fail the test, you will get fined. b12a:c99:p275

Maximillian Fishman Global Institute of Fishbowl-on-Head-ology The MFGIFH now has over 2,000 students at any one time and boasts fourteen aquariums, over 200 training parlors, 167 hot-tubs, and seventeen cafeterias staffed by world-renowned chefs.

The building boasts fourteen aquariums, over 200 training parlors, 167 hot-tubs, and seventeen cafeterias, all of which are staffed by world-renowned chefs. b12a:c99:p276

Maximillian Fishman Global Institute of Fishbowl-on-Head-ology Maximillian Fishman was the first person to summit Everest with a fishbowl on his head, and neither he nor the three mackerel accompanying him used supplemental oxygen.

He was actually the first person to summit Everest with a fishbowl on his head. Neither he nor the three mackerel accompanying him used supplemental oxygen during the climb. b12a:c99:p276

Maximillian Fishman Global Institute of Fishbowl-on-Head-ology Maximillian Fishman used his earnings from live performances to build the MFGIFH institute.

Handsomely paid for his live performances, he used his earnings to build the Institute, which now has over 2,000 students at any one time. b12a:c99:p276

Sir Oswald McChuckle Sir Oswald won the World Joke-Telling Championships in 1999, specializing in animal jokes specifically about osteops and sweds.

Sir Oswald won the World Joke-Telling Championships in 1999, specializing in animal jokes, specifically about osteops and sweds. b12a:c99:p277

Sir Oswald McChuckle The Chief Joke-Telling Teaching (CJTT) position at Swedhump Elementary was previously filled by Bernice Watkins, who had been at the school for over 50 years.

The Chief Joke-Telling Teaching (CJTT) position at Swedhump Elementary was filled by Bernice Watkins, who had been at the school for over 50 years, and despite not being funny at all, was much-loved. b12a:c99:p277

Sir Oswald McChuckle Mrs. Rosebank set up a specialized Knock-Knock Jokes department and hired Sir Oswald to run it; Mr. Rosebank built a special Knock-Knock department auditorium with over 200 internal doors.

Mrs. Rosebank realized Sir Oswald would be an amazing asset for the school, so she set up a specialized Knock-Knock Jokes department, and hired him to run it. Mr. Rosebank built a special Knock-Knock department auditorium, which boasts over 200 internal doors. b12a:c99:p277

Sir Oswald McChuckle When Bernice Watkins retired in 2016, Sir Oswald McChuckle took over as Chief Joke-Telling Teacher (CJTT).

When Bernice retired in 2016, Sir Oswald took over as CJTT. b12a:c99:p277

Moira Memphis Moira Memphis has reported from every country on earth, including from the top of mountains and the bottom of oceans, and usually travels with her cameraman Clyde who never speaks.

She has reported from every country on earth, including from the top of mountains and the bottom of oceans. She usually travels with Clyde, her faithful cameraman, who never speaks. b12a:c99:p278

Mist Capsule A Mist Capsule releases a fine mist that extends 10 feet high and 30 feet wide, and the effect lasts precisely 15 minutes.

Small capsule which, upon contact with water, rapidly releases a fine mist that extends 10 feet high and 30 feet wide. The effect lasts precisely 15 minutes. b12a:c99:p279

Mist Capsule The Mist Capsule was initially invented by Mr. Rosebank as a way of getting out of PE class when he was a kid, and is now manufactured by Hansen & Johnson under license.

Initially invented by Mr. Rosebank (as a way of getting out of doing PE class when he was a kid), it is now manufactured by Hansen & Johnson under license. b12a:c99:p279

Mokatron 888 The Mokatron 888 is a very compact DRD (digital recording device) that can shoot high-definition digital footage for up to 24 hours straight.

This is an extremely versatile and sophisticted DRD (digital recording device). It is very compact, can shoot high-definition, digital footage for up to 24 hours straight. b12a:c99:p280

Mokatron 888 The Mokatron 888 is manufactured and distributed by Savuti Technologies.

The device is manufactured and distributed by Savuti Technologies. b12a:c99:p280

Moustacherang A moustacherang is a boomerang made out of actual moustache hair that can be a highly-effective combat tool if deployed correctly; particularly effective against Microscallywags who are terrified of moustaches.

A moustacherang is an boomerang made out of actual moustache hair. If deployed correctly, it can be a highly-effective combat tool. Particularly effective against Microscallywags as they are terrified of moustaches. b12a:c99:p281

Moustacherang Dash usually has a quiver of moustacherangs in his backpack.

Dash usually has a quiver of moustacherangs in his backpack. b12a:c99:p281

Moustacherang The general rule for moustacherangs is the older the moustache hair used, the better the moustacherang.

The general rule is the older the moustache hair used, the better the moustacherang. b12a:c99:p281

Move #331 (Relentless Sock Counter-Attack) Move #331 (Relentless Sock Counter-Attack) is used exclusively by Sock Scallywags, is fast and aggressive, and no combat situations have been documented where this move has not resulted in rapid victory.

Used exclusively by Sock Scallywags. Fast and aggressive, this is a VERY dangerous move which usually ends in victory. Involves Sock-Scallywags throwing multiple combat socks and smelly socks in large quantities. No combat situations have been documented where this move has not resulted in rapid victory. b12a:c99:p283

Move #479 (Pronking Sea-Slug) Move #479 (Pronking Sea-Slug) is a classic Defense-Attack move whose main aim is to look ridiculous, and is often followed by Move #480.

Classic Defense-Attack move. The main aim of this move is to look ridiculous... Often followed by a proper attack move, such as 480 (Rampaging Mongoose with Full Banana Deployment). b12a:c99:p284

Move #480 (Rampaging Mongoose with Full Banana Deployment) Move #480 (Rampaging Mongoose with Full Banana Deployment) is a highly-sophisticated, technical and very dangerous attack move that only qualified, experienced fighters can use, taking one month of full-time training to perfect.

This is a highly-sophisticated, technical and very dangerous attack move. Only allowed to be deployed by qualified, experienced fighters. Takes one month of full-time training to perfect. b12a:c99:p285

Move #480 (Rampaging Mongoose with Full Banana Deployment) Move #480 involves four steps: Decoy mongoose screech, decoy mongoose rampage, extrication of banana/s from backpack, and throwing of banana/s.

Involves three steps: [1] Decoy mongoose screech [2] Decoy mongoose rampage [3] Extrication of banana/s from backpack [4] Throwing of banana/s b12a:c99:p285

Move #664 (Tea-Sip) Move #664 (Chestnut Cluster) is a Smell-Proof Defensive Move requiring deployment of an Anti-Smell Shield and at least 2 weeks of full-time training.

Smell-Proof Defensive Move. Requires deployment of an Anti-Smell Shield. This is a highly technical move requiring at least 2 weeks of full-time training. b12a:c99:p286

Move #9,425 (Cave Bear Defense) Move #9,425 (Cave Bear Defense) is a robust defensive move specifically designed for use in dark, confined spaces; fighters cluster together until shoulders are touching and can be used by clusters of up to 20 fighters.

Robust defensive move. Specifically designed for use in dark, confined spaces. Fighters cluster together until their shoulders are touching, then they deploy. Can be used by clusters of up to 20 fighters. b12a:c99:p287

MRP Data Storage Device The MRP Data Storage Device is a small, rotating, pig-shaped device onto which digital files can be downloaded; MRP stands for Miniature Rotating Pig and it is on average 32,000 times more powerful than a USB flash drive.

Small, rotating, pig-shaped device onto which one can download digital files. MRP actually stands for Miniature Rotating Pig. Similar to a USB flash drive, but, on average, 32,000 times more powerful. b12a:c99:p288

MRP Data Storage Device The MRP Data Storage Device is waterproof, fire-proof, withstands high temperatures up to 1,003 degrees Fahrenheit and low temperatures down to minus 507 degrees Fahrenheit.

Water-proof, fire-proof, and can withstand high temperatures up to 1,003 degrees fahrenheit and low temperatures of up to minus 507 degrees fahrenheit. b12a:c99:p288

MRP Data Storage Device The MRP Data Storage Device is manufactured and distributed by Savuti Technologies Inc.

Manufactured and distributed by Savuti Technologies Inc. b12a:c99:p288

MRX-34 Laser The MRX-34 Laser is a small, concealable, very powerful laser ideal for cutting through things; it is probably the only tool able to cut through krypto-web and can also be used for communication.

Small, concealable, very powerful laser. Ideal for cutting through things. Probably the only tool able to cut through krypto-web. Can also be used for communication. b12a:c99:p289

MRX-34 Laser Every MRX-34 Laser has a Hemlock-878 embedded in it that renders it harmless to living beings; removal of the Hemlock-878 makes the laser inoperable.

The Chief Inventions Officer at Savuti Technologies (Dr. Muizenberg) decreed that a Hemlock-878 be embedded in every laser the company ever produces. This renders them harmless to living beings, so they cannot be used as weapons. Removal of the Hemlock-878 renders the laser inoperable. b12a:c99:p289

Numbifyer The Numbifyer is a single beam attack device that immediately makes the target go numb; the effect lasts 14 minutes and 59 seconds.

Single beam attack device. Target immediately starts going numb. The effect lasts 14 minutes and 59 seconds. b12a:c99:p290

Numbifyer Devil-Cat is believed to have a Numbifyer, although he has not been recorded using it in combat.

Devil-Cat is believed to have one of them, although he has not been recorded using it in combat. b12a:c99:p290

Nyee-ee The Nyee-ee is a type of sophisticated high-decibel siren that is impossible not to hear at full volume; at Swedhump Elementary it is mounted on the Principal Zofis and set to level 1 (the quietest setting); the highest level is 27.

A nyee-ee is a type of sophisticated high decibel siren that, when turned to full volume, is impossible to not hear. The Nyee-ee at Swedhump Elementary is mounted on the Principal Zofis and is set to level 1 (the quietest setting). The highest level is 27, which is extremely painful to listen to without ear protectors. b12a:c99:p291

Nyee-ee The Nyee-ee has several sound variants: Standard, Squealing, Buzzing, and Burp nyee-ee.

Various different sounds are available to the user. Some examples: Standard nyee-ee (sounds like a high-pitched siren); Squealing nyee-ee; Buzzing nyee-ee (sounds a swarm of bees inside a rusting trumpet); Burp nee-ee (sounds like a mixture between a burp and standard nyee-ee). b12a:c99:p291

Nyee-ee The Nyee-ee is manufactured by Siena Industries Corporation.

Manufactured by Siena Industries Corporation b12a:c99:p291

OsCoLoMaTo The OsCoLoMaTo is a simple airborne machinery transporter despite looking complicated; its cargo bay can take the equivalent of four school buses and it is powered by 6 hyperbolic rotors.

Despite looking complicated, this is a very simple airborne machinery transporter. Its cargo bay can take the equivalent of four school buses, so it is able to carry a lot! Powered by 6 hyperbolic rotors and can be flown by a single pilot. b12a:c99:p292

OsCoLoMaTo The OsCoLoMaTo has a maximum speed of 330 mph, maximum distance of 120 miles on standard fuel tank, and maximum altitude of 2,500 ft.

Maximum speed: 330 mph Maximum distance on standard fuel tank: 120 miles Maximum altitude: 2,500 ft b12a:c99:p292

OsCoLoMaTo The OsCoLoMaTo is manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc.

Manufactured by G & J Tarrow Siblings Inc. b12a:c99:p292

Mr. Rosebank Mr. Rosebank teaches Invention Inventing and loves ice cream; he is a world-famous inventor and builder of the legendary Ice Cream machine (ICM).

Teaches: Invention Inventing. Loves: Ice cream. World-famous inventor and ice cream maker. Builder of the legendary Ice Cream machine (ICM). b12a:c99:p293

Mr Rosebank's workshop Mr. Rosebank has a dedicated inventor's shed on school premises which is strictly out of bounds; if a kid is caught near the shed, they will be expelled immediately.

Has a dedicated inventor's shed on school premises, which is STRICTLY OUT OF BOUNDS. If a kid is caught near the shed, he or she will be expelled immediately. b12a:c99:p293

Mr. Rosebank Mr. Rosebank has invented or been involved with inventing: Anti-invisibility Goggles, Concrete Tape, Flus, Conveyor belts at The Sniffsonian, Invisibility Shields, KB-15, Nose on the Noncycle, P'tonk-45, Zap-flattener, Hamsterometer 88, Leak Snodometer, Rainbow-Maker 154.

Things Mr. Rosebank has invented or been involved with inventing: Anti-invisibility Goggles, Concrete Tape, Flus, Conveyor belts at The Sniffsonian, Invisibility Shields, KB-15, Nose on the Noncycle, P'tonk-45, Zap-flattener, Hamsterometer 88, Leak Snodometer, Rainbow-Maker 154 b12a:c99:p294

Mr Rosebank's workshop It is believed that under Mr. Rosebank's inventor's shed are multiple floors, mezzanines and concourses of invention factories.

It is believed that under the shed are multiple floors, mezzanines and concourses of invention factories. b12a:c99:p294

Mr. Rosebank Mr. Rosebank has not yet invented the MTC-88-X, and nobody knows what it is, not even Mr. Rosebank himself.

What we do know is that he has not yet invented the MTC-88-X. We can't tell you what it is, because nobody knows. Not even Mr. Rosebank himself! b12a:c99:p295

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank is the Principal of Swedhump Elementary, loves yellow, clocks, books, yellow books about clocks, and books about yellow clocks.

Principal of Swedhump Elementary. Loves: Yellow, clocks, books, yellow books about clocks, books about yellow clocks b12a:c99:p296

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank is invisible; nobody knows what she actually looks like, and only one photo has ever been taken showing only her left elbow.

She is also invisible. Because of this, nobody knows what she actually looks like. Only one photo has ever been taken of her (below), and all it features is her left elbow. b12a:c99:p296

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank is believed to have become permanently invisible because she was stung by a swarm of invizizzes when young.

It is believed that when she was young, she got stung by a large swarm of invizizzes, which explains the whole invisibility thing. b12a:c99:p296

Invizizz An Invizizz is a type of stinging insect; if it stings you, the part of you that got stung goes invisible briefly for about an hour. If stung by a swarm of over 1,000, you could go invisible forever.

an Invizizz is a type of stinging insect. If it stings you, the part of you that got stung goes invisible briefly, for an hour or so. If you get stung by several, you might go completely invisible, albeit temporarily. It is believed that if you get stung by a swarm of over 1,000, you could go invisible forever. b12a:c99:p297

Mrs. Rosebank Nobody knows Mrs. Rosebank's first name or maiden name, when or how she met Mr. Rosebank, when they got married, or where they live.

Other things nobody seems to know about her: What her maiden (unmarried) name was. When she met Mr. Rosebank. How she met Mr. Rosebank. When they got married. What their wedding was like. Nobody even knows where they live. b12a:c99:p298

Mrs. Rosebank Mrs. Rosebank has over twenty-five clocks in her office all set to the identical correct time, her favorite color is yellow (all furniture and walls in her office are yellow), and she flies a yellow flag above her office when present.

She is extremely punctual. In fact, she has never been late for anything, ever. There are over twenty five clocks in her office, all on the identical (and correct) time. Her favorite color is yellow. All the furniture in her office is yellow, as are the walls, and he flies a yellow flag above her office when she's present. b12a:c99:p298

Mr Rosebank's workshop Mr. Rosebank leaves his inventor's shed via a secret underground tunnel so nobody can follow him home.

Mr. Rosebank leaves his inventions shed via a secret, underground tunnel, so nobody can follow him home either. b12a:c99:p298

Mr Sealikk-Hanth In the last year Mr. Sealikk-Hanth became fluent in Bumblebee goby, Redstripe danio, Deepwater stingray, Hickory Shad, Longjaw mudsucker and Plownose chimaera fish languages.

Known to speak over 400 fish languages. In the last year be became fluent in Bumblebee goby, Redstripe danio, Deepwater stingray, Hickory Shad, Longjaw mudsucker and Plownose chimaera. b12a:c99:p299

Small Building Locking Device The SBLD (Small Building Locking Device) is made of krypto-fiber and was initially developed by Mr. Rosebank to prevent anyone from breaking into his inventions shed.

Device that locks small buildings such as portable toilets and garden sheds. Made of krypto-fiber. It was initially developed by Mr. Rosebank to prevent anyone from breaking into his inventions shed. b12a:c99:p300

Small Building Locking Device The SBLD is now manufactured under license by Hansen & Johnson, who also make mini versions such as quadcycle locks.

Now manufactured under license by Hansen & Johnson. They also make mini versions such as quadcycle locks. b12a:c99:p300

Snausage Vacuum Snozzle The Snausage Vacuum Snozzle is a fairly simple, wall-embedded device for vacuuming up snausages; once sucked up, snausages are washed and used as fertilizer.

This is a fairly simple, wall-embedded device used for vacuuming up snausages. Once sucked up, the snausages are washed and used fertilizer, so nothing gets wasted. b12a:c99:p301

Snausage Vacuum Snozzle The average snozzle speed on a standard device is 300 SPM (snausages per minute).

Average snozzle speed is on a standard device is 300 SPM (snausages per minute). b12a:c99:p301

Snausage Vacuum Snozzle The Snausage Vacuum Snozzle is manufactured by Jammy Aeronautics & Mole-ifactory Technologies Unincorporated Corp. Ltd. using their borehole technology.

Manufactured by Jammy Aeronautics & Mole-ifactory Technologies Unincorporated Corp. Ltd. using their borehole technology. b12a:c99:p301

snausage A snausage is like a sausage, but better: they taste nicer, smell nicer, look nicer, sound nicer when being fried or boiled, and are easier to cook.

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. They are also much easier to cook. b12a:c99:p302

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. The resulting explosion left a thin layer of goopy fluid across the ceiling of his kitchen. b12a:c99:p302

Snigg-Worm A Snigg-Worm is a small orange worm; when eaten by a human it results in stomach cramps and diarrhea, but passes through the system within an hour and is not dangerous.

Small orange worm that when eaten by a human results in stomach cramps and diarrhea. Passes through the system within an hour. Not dangerous. Just annoying. b12a:c99:p303

Snigg-Worm Snigg-Worms can be found on the eastern fringes of Moremi Forest and are the staple food source of Mainly-Smiles.

These worms can be found on the eastern fringes of Moremi Forest. They seem to be the staple food source of Mainly-Smiles. b12a:c99:p303

Snintercom A snintercom is an advanced wireless intercom with DTC (Document Transfer Capacity); its base portal is in Mrs. Rosebank's office, and the maximum capacity for a single send is 7 books.

A snintercom is an advanced wireless intercom, that also has DTC (Document Transfer Capacity). Its base portal is in Mrs. Rosebank's office... The maximum capacity for a single send is 7 books. b12a:c99:p304

Collum Ollum Collum Ollum once tried to send the Complete & Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Grobsnots (21 volumes) through the 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. b12a:c99:p304

Snintercom The snintercom was developed by Mgadigadi Technologies by their CIO Dr. Jezebel Terracotta-Glandsmitten.

The snintercom was developed by Mgadigadi Technologies by their CIO (Chief Inventions Offer), Dr Jezebel Terracotta-Glandsmitten. b12a:c99:p304

Sock-Scallywags Sock Scallywags are very rare, typically operate in groups of 6, never alone, have a maximum jump distance of 2 feet, cleverness of 3/10, speed of 8/10, and agility of 8/10.

How common: Not at all. Very rare. Typical group size: 6. Operate alone? Never. Maximum Jump Distance: 2 feet. Cleverness: 3/10. Speed: 8/10. Agility: 8/10. b12a:c99:p305

Sock-Scallywags Sock Scallywags' weakness is that they are scared of mongeese.

Weakness: Scared of mongeese b12a:c99:p305

Staircase Moose Staircase Moose are friendly creatures that can be tamed and become useful for assistance with climbing; they have the same lifespan as humans, and the staircase usually only starts growing once the moose reaches its teenage years.

Friendly creatures that can be tamed and become very useful for assistance with climbing up things. Same lifespan as humans. The staircase is not there when born, and usually only starts growing once the moose reaches the teenage years. b12a:c99:p306

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. b12a:c99:p306

Staircase Moose Staircase-meese are highly social and community-motivated; through teamwork they form foraging pods of six in 3:2 pyramid configurations to access Makataka trees.

Staircase-Mooses (or meese) are highly social and community-motivated. 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. b12a:c99:p306 b12a:c99:p307

Staircase Moose It is said that long ago Staircase-meese could fly and that vast flocks were seen over Moremi Forest; domesticated meese have 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. b12a:c99:p307

Stumpnose Elementary Stumpnose Elementary is the rival school to Swedhump Elementary, smells of sardines in some areas, and is housed within the Stumpnose Family Sardine Processing Plant near the site of a former urban sewerage works.

Rival school to Swedhump Elementary. Smells of sardines in some areas. Stumpnose Elementary is housed within the Stumpnose Family Sardine Processing Planet, which is near the site of the former urban sewerage works, which was decommissioned after a radioactive incident. b12a:c99:p308

Stumpnose Elementary The school property is ringed by a 40-foot reinforced concrete wall; most classrooms are in the building's basement labyrinth and each room has a water and slime extrication pump system.

luckily the school property is ringed by a 40 foot reinforced concrete wall, so not all the sound gets through. most classrooms at Stumpnose Elementary are in the building's basement labyrinth. The water and slime seeping into the basement labyrinth classrooms is not a problem since each room has an excellent water and slime extrication pump system. b12a:c99:p309

Stumpnose Elementary Period 3 of every day at Stumpnose Elementary is compulsory sardine processing; Period 6 is compulsory packing of sardine cans; refusal results in an instant fine of $1,000 or expulsion.

Period 3 of every day is compulsory sardine processing for all pupils. If they refuse to process the sardines, they instantly get fined $1,000 or expelled. Period 6 of every day is compulsory packing of sardine cans for all pupils. If they refuse to pack them, they instantly get fined $1,000 or expelled. b12a:c99:p312

Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose Professor Inspector Josiah Stumpnose's proper name is Josiah Stumpnose the Fourth; he grew up in a sardine processing plant established by the original Josiah Stumpnose (the First).

His proper name is actually Josiah Stumpnose the Fourth. Josiah Stumpnose the Fourth grew up in a sardine processing plant. His father (Josiah Stumpnose the Third) grew up in the same processing plant, as did his father (Josiah Stumpnose the Second), which was established by the original Josiah Stumpnose, now known in the family as Josiah Stumpnose the First. b12a:c99:p310

Professor-Inspector Josiah Stumpnose Josiah Stumpnose the Fourth founded Stumpnose Elementary inside the family sardine processing plant and decreed himself Professor-Inspector for Life.

Hence Stumpnose Elementary was born. Josiah Stumpnose the Fourth decreed himself Professor-Inspector for Life. b12a:c99:p312

Transponder Beam A Transponder Beam (TB) is a beam that, when crossed, sends a signal to a Transponder-Beam-Alert-Receiver; it is mounted on a Transponder Activation Beam Base (TABB) and manufactured by Savuti Technologies Inc.

Beam that, when crossed, sends a signal to a Transponder-Beam-Alert-Receiver. Mounted on a Transponder Activation Beam Base. Manufactured by Savuti Technologies Inc. b12a:c99:p313

Transponder-Beam-Alert-Receiver The TBAR (Transponder-Beam-Alert-Receiver) is a digital antenna that receives signals from a Transponder Activation Beam Base.

Transponder-Beam-Alert-Receiver (TBAR): Digital antenna that receives signals from a Transponder Activation Beam Base. b12a:c99:p313

Triplo-pad The Triplo-pad is like a heli-pad but for triplocopters, other flying craft and mechanized dirigibles; it is located near the south-western corner of Swedhump Elementary campus.

This is like a heli-pad, but for triplocopters, other flying craft and mechanized dirigibles. It is located near the south-westernern corner of the Swedhump Elementary campus. b12a:c99:p314

Triplo-pad On the NE corner of the triplo-pad is a tool shed, and the fuelling station is under the landing pad accessed via a sliding door on the western side; it is identifiable from the air at night by a fully illuminated letter T.

On the NE corner of the triplo-pad is a tool shed, and the fuelling station is actually under the landing pad, accessed via a sliding door interface on the western side. The triplo-pad is operational at night, identifiable from the air by a fully illuminated letter T. b12a:c99:p314

Warp-vortex A warp-vortex allows the warpee (owner) plus sub-warpee (passenger) to move from one place to another in a trilli-second; they are typically backpack-mounted and each has its own password.

A warp-vortex allows the warpee (owner) plus sub-warpee (passenger) to move from one place to another in a trilli-second. Warp-vortexes are typically backpack-mounted. Pocket versions do exist but are quite expensive. Each warp-vortex has its own password, which the users will not share under any circumstances. b12a:c99:p315

Warp-vortex When doing a round-trip with a warp-vortex, the warpee uses the input nozzle to get there and the output nozzle to return.

When doing a round-trip, the warpee uses the input nozzle to get there, and the output nozzle to return. b12a:c99:p315

Warp-vortex The warp-vortex is highly classified top-secret equipment; who manufactures them and how Dash and Rob got them cannot be disclosed.

The warp-vortex is actually a highly classified (top-secret) piece of equipment. Therefore, regrettably, we are not in a position to tell you who manufactures them. We are also not able to tell you how Dash and Rob got to have them. b12a:c99:p316

Bernice Wiggle In real life Bernice Wiggle is a highly-organized, efficient person who is never confused, but her ability to act confused is unsurpassed and her confusion is contagious, affecting everyone around her.

In real life she is a highly-organized, efficient person and never confused. But her ability to act confused is unsurpassed. It's as if she has a switch... And it's contagious. Her confusion affects everyone around her. b12a:c99:p317

World Snausage-Making Championships The World Snausage-Making Championships (WSMC) is a highly prestigious 3-day annual event held at the world-famous Snausage Stadium (seats 143,000); Day 1 is Competition, Day 2 is Lectures & Research meetings, Day 3 is Festival, Award Ceremony and Fly-past.

Highly prestigious event which takes place in the world-famous Snausage Stadium (seats 143,000). Snausage-makers from across the planet converge for this incredibly entertaining 3-day annual event. Day 1 (Friday): Competition; Day 2 (Saturday): Lectures & Research meetings; Day 3 (Sundays): Festival, Award Ceremony, Fly-past b12a:c99:p318

World Snausage-Making Championships WSMC prizes are: 1st place $2 million dollars, 2nd place a puppy, 3rd place a toaster.

Prizes: 1st: 2 million dollars; 2nd: A puppy; 3rd: A toaster b12a:c99:p318

World Snausage-Making Championships Ellenbogen Snausages have won the WSMC three times.

Ellebogen Snasagues have won it three times. b12a:c99:p318

World Soup Tasting and Appreciating Championships The World Soup Tasting and Appreciating Championships is an extremely competitive annual event held at the Royal Grand Elysium where competitors vie for the Coveted Golden-Potato, a trophy that has been first prize for over 200 years.

Extremely competitive annual event. Tasters from around the world converge on the Royal Grand Elysium, one of the fanciest hotels in the world, where they compete for the Coveted Golden-Potato. This magnificent trophy has been first prize for over 200 years. b12a:c99:p319

World Soup Tasting and Appreciating Championships The most decorated winner of the World Soup Tasting and Appreciating Championships is Dr. Stella Briscoe, who won it 5 years in a row before being hired by Mrs. Rosebank to work at Swedhump Elementary.

The most decorated winner is Dr. Stella Briscoe, who won it 5 years in a row! After her 5th victory, she was immediately hired by Mrs. Rosebank to work at Swedhump Elementary. b12a:c99:p319

World Soup Tasting and Appreciating Championships The WSTAC has one Main category with the Golden-Potato as prize, plus sub-prizes for specialized categories: Junior, Amateur, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, Burny and Gross.

The competition has one Main category, the prize of which is the Golden-Potato. It also has multiple sub-prizes for specialized categories, namely: Junior, Amateur, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, Burny and Gross b12a:c99:p319

walkie-shoutie A Walkie-Shoutie is like a walkie-talkie but you have to shout into it; it is manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies.

Like a walkie-talkie, but you have to shout into it. Weird and annoying, and, quite frankly, we have no idea why these ridiculous things even exist. Manufactured by Mgadigadi Technologies. b12a:c99:p320