What’s the book about?
Come on an epic adventure with MOOKi and his best friends Cindy and Ralph.
Experience an exhilarating journey of courage, friendship, and self-discovery.
Created by Scotty James, one of Australia’s most accomplished snowboarders, this story brings his childhood nickname and alter-ego, MOOKi, to life.
A Thrilling Journey Awaits
Adventure has a new name, and it is MOOKi! MOOKi vs The Big Scary combines thrilling adventure with valuable life lessons, all wrapped in the imaginative world of Scotty James.
Recommended for:
Ages 6+.
Three reasons to read it:
- MOOKi vs The Big Scary deals with themes of bravery, resilience, teamwork, and facing fears head-on. These themes are presented in a way that is accessible and relatable, offering valuable lessons for kids as it teaches them how to overcome obstacles and build self-confidence.
- Dave Atze’s illustrations play a significant role in bringing the story to life. His artworks are vibrant and dynamic, which complements the book’s adventure. The illustrations enhance the action and provide visual cues that enrich the story, making it engaging for visual learners and younger readers.
- The book can be enjoyed by a broad audience. Its mix of humor, adventure, and relatable challenges makes it a great choice for family reading sessions or for young readers who are ready to tackle it independently. The fun plot and lively illustrations make it a great pick for various reading ages.
Buy a copy of MOOKi #1: MOOKi vs The Big Scary here.
About the author:
With 2 Olympic medals, 9 X Games medals and 3 World Halfpipe Championship gold medals, Scotty James is one of the most accomplished athletes in snowboarding today. At the age of three, Scotty fell in love with the sport and at fourteen he started competing professionally, making history as one of the youngest athletes to ever compete in the Winter Olympics. Since then, Scotty has ascended to the top ranks and continues to break records and win championship titles. Renowned for his remarkable talent and groundbreaking performances on the halfpipe, he has cemented himself as a global icon who continues to push the boundaries of the sport with his unparalleled skills and relentless drive for excellence.
Dave Atze is a freelance Illustrator from South Australia. Dave illustrates amazing books for kids that sell all over the world. These include Scotty James’s MOOKi series, Anh Do’s The Champ series, Belly Button Fluff and Numbskull and Nincompoop. He is often found at schools and libraries, teaching kids to draw and talking about his books. As well as books, Dave creates creatures and characters for cartoons, comics, toys, video games and advertising. During his time as an Illustrator, he has worked for some amazing clients. Penguin Random House, Anh Do, Scholastic, Allen and Unwin, Ford St Publishing, Redgum Book Club, Big Sky Publishing, Moose Toys, Zuru Toys, EB Games and Silver Sun Pictures.
Steve Worland has worked extensively in film and television in Australia and the USA. He wrote the screenplay for the smash hit Australian family film Paper Planes with director Robert Connolly, won the ACCTA award for best original screenplay for the same film, and adapted the movie into a bestselling novel for young readers. Steve has written screenplays for Working Title, Icon Productions and The Jim Henson Company, worked in script development for James Cameron’s Lightstorm and wrote Fox Searchlight’s Bootmen, which won five ACCTA awards. Steve also wrote the action-comedy telemovie Hard Knox for New Line Television, episodes of the Southern Star action series Big Sky and the Saturn award-winning Farscape. He is the author of the action-adventure novels Velocity, Combustion and Quick as well as the charity joke book The Bloke-a-saurus, which he wrote with his brother, Gus.
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