As the undefeated world farting champion, Marty, a.k.a the Baked Bean Bandit, has always dreamed of winning a gold medal in the Stinkathlon event at the Smelympic Games. Now, he has his chance . . .
Simon Mitchell (Author) Simon Mitchell worked as a computer programmer before deciding to branch out and 'try writing in a language that consisted of more than 1's and 0's'. He has completed a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT, where he wrote the first draft of The Baked Bean Bandit. Other titles by Simon include Do You Dare Tough Times, three Aussie Bites and a picture book Louie the Pirate Chef. www.simonmitchell.com.auGus Gordon (Illustrator) Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author. He has illustrated and written over 80 books for children. His illustrations are known for their loose and energetic line work, mixed media and humour. His writing is always anthropomorphic. He attributes this to his love of Kenneth Grahame's Wind in The Willows. Gus's first picture book, Wendy, was a Notable Book in the 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Awards. His second picture book, Herman and Rosie, now published in twelve countries, has been internationally acclaimed and awarded. Somewhere Else was published by Penguin Random House Australia in 2016.
