Gastronauts

S. Tinker Inc. #3

by James Foley

Sally Tinker, the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve, has an extraordinary new challenge. The brain-enhancing nanobots she is testing have been accidentally swallowed by her baby brother Joe. The only way to stop Joe turning into a superbaby and wreaking super havoc is to shrink herself and travel inside Joe’s body on a journey to tackle the problem head-on. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, this is only the beginning ...

120 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2018

About the author

James Foley makes children’s books for children who read books. If you’re a child and you’re eating his books, you’re doing it wrong. James writes and draws; he gives talks and runs workshops. He tells dad jokes. Legends say James can grow a beard in an afternoon. He lives in Perth with his wife, 2 kids and labrador. He is a massive Marvel movie nerd and comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts.

His picture book Stellarphant is available around the world. It was voted Picture Book of the Year in the 2022 Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Shadowers’ Choice Awards; it was named an Honour Book in the 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the Year category; it was voted into Australia’s Top 50 Kids Books; and it was selected for the International Youth Library’s prestigious White Ravens List. It has been shortlisted for a further eight awards.

His latest graphic novel series Secret Agent Mole follows agents Max Mole, Helena Hippo and June Bug, for whom no mission is too dangerous or ridiculous. Book 1: Goldfish-Finger and Book 2: The Boar Identity are out now, and Book 3: Dr Nude will be out in April 2024.

James is the author/illustrator of the S.Tinker Inc graphic novel series for middle primary: Brobot, Dungzilla, Gastronauts and Chickensaurus. The series stars Sally Tinker (the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve) and Joe Tinker (full-time baby) on their adventures in invention. New full colour editions of Brobot and Gastronauts will be released in April and June 2024.

James also illustrated the Toffle Towers series written by Tim Harris; the cult-favourite and CBCA-shortlisted My Dead Bunny; and its follow-up, There’s Something Weird About Lena.

James contributed to Total Quack Up and Funny Bones, both anthologies of funny stories with proceeds going to charity.

His earlier books In The Lion, The Last Viking and The Last Viking Returns have all scored several honours, including children’s choice awards, recognition in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards, and selection to the International Youth Library’s White Raven list.

James is an ambassador for Books In Homes and Room To Read. He's a past Regional Advisor and Illustrator Coordinator for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (Australia West chapter).

Reviews

[Efsane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Son kitaba başlamayacağım çünkü Sally, Charli, Joe ve büyükannelerinden ayrılmaya hazır değilim. Bu kitabımızda Sally yine kasabanın başına bir bela sarıyor: Gazlı bebek Joe!

Çok keyifliydi valla son kitabı da böyle keyif alarak okuyacağıma eminim. Sevgili en yakın dostum Reyhan okuyoruz. Sanırım kendimizi fazla bulduk bu seride. Yaşadın çocuk kitapları, yaşasın bize benzeyen karakterler!

[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book!!! It had my 3yr old and 6yr old in stitches. They asked to read it again and again. Loved it.

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first read of a graphic novel! This was a quick read with a fun-enough plot. It reminded me a little bit of the Magic Schoolbus, which is not a bad thing. There was a few logic-jumps that affected my appreciation. Overall: satisfying, but not exciting.

[Reyhan Aygün · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alyuvarlar ne tarz şarkılardan hoşlanırlar? Damar şarkılardan.

Yazar her kitapta üstüne koyarak ilerlemiş keyifle okuyorum.