The Very Stinky Flyhunt

By Andrea Wild

Keith is a scientist who hunts for flies. He looks for flies in parks and gardens. He peers into deep, dark caves. But there is one fly in particular that is very hard to find.

To catch this elusive creature, Keith embarks on a very special fly hunt a strange and smelly quest, because he is going to look for this very hard to find fly in remote public toilets. How loo-dicrous

Join Keith on this very stinky search for one of Australia s rarest insects. And just like Keith, you may learn that if you try hard enough, persistence pays off.

The Very Stinky Fly Hunt reveals that science is sometimes weird and sometimes a little gross too, but always an adventure.

Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1486321607
• ISBN13: 9781486321605
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4