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The Stinkwater Escapee
A crocodile hitches a ride out of the swamp for the big city, only to discover that humans are far stranger than anything in the swamp.
Fans of Mouseheart (Lisa Fiedler) will recognize the thrill of an animal escaping into a strange, dangerous world.
Readers who loved Doglands (Tim Willocks) will connect with the mix of raw survival and heart from a sharp-toothed narrator.
If Warriors (Erin Hunter) ever sank its claws into you, you’ll feel right at home with the clash of instinct, danger, and discovery.
Printed edition – Chapters 1–8
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Prefer paper? Season 1 is available at H.P. Tergesens & SONS in Gimli!
Every chapter of The Stinkwater Escapee has a companion podcast episode. Mudwater Mutters is an audio companion released every second week. Each episode features narrated chapters, playful fake ads, and short PSAs that teach critical thinking in kid-friendly language. It’s a fun, accessible way for Grades 4–8 to explore how persuasion, claims, and storytelling shape what we believe.
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A crocodile tears into the literacy crisis
The Stinkwater Escapee invites reluctant readers into a story first. Along the way, its companion podcast expands the experience with fake advertisements, fictional news reports, and absurd PSAs that encourage listeners to question persuasive techniques, evaluate evidence, and discuss how stories and media influence us. The educational goals emerge naturally from the adventure rather than interrupting it.
field notes
Glimpses between stories — updates and compass checks
Indigo St. Vital
I’ll be at Indigo St. Vital in Winnipeg this Saturday, September 12, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. as part of its local-author event. I’ll have copies of The Stinkwater Escapee: Season 1, along with postcards connecting you to the rest of the story online and my narration on the Mudwater Mutters podcast. If you’re in…
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