When authors give shout outs to other great works, people, and events, it's usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.
Literary and Philosophical References
- Puss-in-Boots (1.11)
- "Dick Whittington and his Cat" (1.11)
- SMASH! Comic book (2.8)
- Domesday Book (2.74)
- Enid Blyton, Secret Seven mystery novels (5.23)
- Hathor and Ra (6.13)
- C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia (6.16)
- Pansy Saves the School (6.74), (6.83-85) and Sandie Sees it Through (7.8)
- Narcissus 7.23
- William Miller, Wee Willie Winkie (9.15)
- Puffin Books (Puffin Book Club) (9.71)
- Noah's Ark (10.67)
- Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland (The Mouse Poem) (12.16)
Historical References
- Premium Bonds (3.6)
- Cromwell and Red Rufus (9.127)
- The Big Bang (13.24)
Pop Culture References
- The Batcave (3.11)
- "Girls and Boys Come Out to Play" nursery song (4.72), (14.94)
- How (TV show) (6.89)
- Mission Impossible (6.104)
- Batman (8.35)
- Madame Toussaud's Wax Museum Chamber of Horrors (12.5)
- Gilbert and Sullivan The Nightmare Song (12.44)