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Simon Mitchell Simon Mitchell i(A132997 works by)
Also writes as: S. Mitchell
Born: Established: 1979 ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon The Fighting Stingrays Simon Mitchell , Melbourne : Penguin Books , 2017 11617727 2017 single work children's fiction war literature historical fiction

'Charlie, Masa and Alf are best mates – loyal and adventurous. They’re the Fighting Stingrays.

'In between school, swimming and fishing on idyllic Thursday Island, they have a ripper time role-playing bombing missions and other war games. But when Japan enters World War II, the Fighting Stingrays are told that one of their own is now the real-life enemy.

'Drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse in the Torres Strait, their friendship and loyalties are tested as the threat of invasion looms closer.'  (Synopsis)
1 1 y separately published work icon The Mystery of the Midnight Crunch Simon Mitchell , James Davies (illustrator), Scoresby : Five Mile Press , 2014 9420990 2014 single work picture book children's

'Sniffy is a little mouse with a nose for mystery! A young private-eye for hire, Sniffy dreams of following in the footsteps of his detective story heroes – though more often than not, Sniffy needs the help of his friends to keep him out of trouble!' (Publication summary)
1 2 y separately published work icon 1931 - Do You Dare? : Tough Times S. Mitchell , Melbourne : Penguin , 2014 7179489 2014 single work novel children's young adult historical fiction

'Do you dare . . .

'Let a girl join your cricket team?

'Fight for your friends?

'Risk everything to save your family?

'It's an adventure in history. Do You Dare?' (Publication abstract)
1 y separately published work icon The Great Stinkathlon Simon Mitchell , Melbourne : Penguin , 2013 8041655 2013 single work children's fiction children's

'As the undefeated world farting champion, Marty, aka the Baked Bean Bandit, has always dreamed of winning a gold medal at the Smelympic Games – and at last he has his chance. Australia's popular hero of fartism, is unwell, and the PM herself has asked Marty to take his place. Marty will be representing Australia in the most demanding event of all – the Great Stinkathlon. But to his horror he is confronted by an old rival. El Stinko Diablo, defeated by Marty at the world championships, is thirsting for revenge, and he will stop at nothing.' (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Kung Phew! Simon Mitchell , Australia : Penguin , 2011 Z1935536 2011 single work children's fiction children's adventure humour "As the Baked Bean Bandit, Marty is the undefeated World farting Champion. Now he has a new challenge – to beat stinky super-villain General Pu in a battle for kung phew supremacy!" (Source: Publisher's blurb)
1 4 y separately published work icon Louie the Pirate Chef Simon Mitchell , Ben Wood (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2010 Z1690855 2010 single work picture book children's 'All Louie can think about is food, but Captain Blackheart and his fearsome band of pirates are more interested in looting, plundering and shouting "Arrr!" a lot. Until one day the whole crew is stranded on a tropical island with nothing to eat ...' (From the publisher's website.)
1 y separately published work icon The Baked Bean Bandit Simon Mitchell , Camberwell : Puffin , 2009 Z1690863 2009 single work children's fiction children's 'Marty's amazing talent takes him into the secret, fantastic, highly competitive world of World Championship Farting!' (From the publisher's website.)
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