The first puzzle book on sale in 2026!
Let the adventures begin!
Join Hugo and Scout on a thrilling real-life mystery along the Parramatta River.
Auntie V has disappeared and someone is on her trail. It’s up to you to help Hugo and Scout follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and uncover what is really happening.
Packed with brain-teasing puzzles, hidden details, and an exciting story that unfolds as you solve it, this interactive puzzle book turns young readers into real-life detectives.
The book is launching soon! Join the list and we’ll let you know the moment it’s available.
Explore your city
The mystery unfolds on Parramatta River’s iconic ferries.
A screen-free adventure
Real-world action that sparks curiosity and a sense of adventure.
Solve puzzles
Crack codes, follow clues and unlock the mystery step-by-step.
Create memories together
This is more than a book, it’s a shared experience.
How this adventure began
This book was inspired by the ferry trips I take with my two girls along the Parramatta River to Cabarita. Like many parents, I’m always looking for ways to get my kids outside and off screens, that’s how this project was born.
The book is lovingly hand-drawn and deliberately analogue, a small pushback against too much screen time, and a celebration of real-world adventure.
I’m hoping to expand this to other little journeys around our beautiful city. If you’ve got a perfect local trip in mind, please let me know in the form below.
How this adventure began
This book was inspired by the ferry trips I take with my two girls along the Parramatta River to Cabarita. Like many parents, I’m always looking for ways to get my kids outside and off screens, that’s how this project was born.
The book is lovingly hand-drawn and deliberately analogue, a small pushback against too much screen time, and a celebration of real-world adventure.
I’m hoping to expand this to other little journeys around our beautiful city. If you’ve got a perfect local trip in mind, please let me know in the form below.
Please get in touch!
The book is launching soon, be the first to know when it’s available. Or have suggestions or feedback? I’d love to hear it!
© 2026 Shaun Hagarty. The Great Ferry Fiasco and all associated characters and illustrations are the intellectual property of Shaun Hagarty.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the author.