Peter Helliar Peter Helliar i(A132593 works by) (a.k.a. Pete Helliar)
Born: Established: 1975 Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon Herman Crab Peter Helliar , Matt Shanks (illustrator), Surry Hills : Little Hare Books , 2022 24801697 2022 single work picture book children's

'Meet Herman Crab. Herman is a bit of a hermit. He lives alone and spends his days not seeing or talking to anyone – and that’s the way he likes it. He likes having breakfast alone. He likes doing his crabercises alone. He likes watching his favourite TV show, alone. That is until the day a bubbly crab named Sandy scuttles her way into his life . ..' (Publication summary)

1 Peter Helliar Peter Helliar , 2021 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Dear Mum 2021;
1 y separately published work icon Frankie Fish and the Tomb of Tomfoolery Peter Helliar , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 19681214 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Frankie Fish is back in a very special mini adventure for Australia Reads!

'When Frankie and Drew get in an argument about how ancient Egyptians really walked, there's only one way to set the record straight: a quick time-travel adventure! But what happens when Frankie and Drew's precious Sonic Suitcase ends up buried inside a booby-trap-ridden pyramid? There's only one way to get it back – by going inside and hoping they can make it out again ...

'It's a DANGEROUSLY EXCITING special adventure to celebrate Australia Reads, from favourite comedian and beloved children's author Peter Helliar.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Frankie Fish and the Wild Wild Mess Peter Helliar , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2020 18053542 2020 single work children's fiction children's

'Frankie Fish has a hunch that a famous Medicine Man from the Wild West holds the answer to his grandad’s forgetfulness, so he and Drew pack their cowboy hats and spurs, and take the Sonic Suitcase for another spin. But when they arrive, gold fever has struck, and Frankie and Drew must take on some sneaky outlaws and clear their new friend’s name. Can Frankie Fish and Drew Bird yee-haw their way into the history books?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Frankie Fish's Epic Adventures (4-Book Slipcase) Peter Helliar , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 17113992 2019 selected work children's fiction children's

'What do you do when you've already used your grandad's time machine to visit 1950s Scotland, 17th century China, and the Vikings in Norway? Head to Ancient Greece and the first Olympics of course!

In his first ever kids’ book series, Australian comedian Peter Helliar takes young readers on a hilarious time-travel adventure about mega mischief, missing limbs, and a grandad with a wicked secret ... '

Source: Publisher's blurb. 

1 y separately published work icon Frankie Fish and the Sister Shemozzle Peter Helliar , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2019 15638449 2019 single work children's fiction children's

'The fourth Frankie Fish adventure is finally HERE! Peter Helliar’s hilarious best-selling series is back and our favourite time-travellers, Frankie and Drew, are facing their trickiest hurdle yet ...

'Frankie’s always wanted to go to the Olympics, but when his big sister takes the Sonic Suitcase and runs away to Ancient Greece, it looks like she might get there first! It’s up to Frankie and his best friend, Drew, to bring her home - but what happens when Saint Lou is determined to stay?

'From Australia’s favourite comedian comes the funniest, twistiest time-travel tale yet!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Frankie Fish and the Viking Fiasco Peter Helliar , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 14736046 2018 single work children's fiction children's

'Best friends Frankie and Drew are desperate to win this year’s Halloween costume parade, and they know exactly what will give them the edge: authentic Viking costumes from olden-day Norway! 

The plan is simple: use their secret Sonic Suitcase to get in, get helmets, and get out. But they weren’t counting on accidentally bringing back a Viking called Birger with them – plus his angry brother Brynjar, who really has it in for Frankie and Drew. Can the boys round up the vikings, get them back home and win the costume parade before anyone discovers what they’ve done?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

2 y separately published work icon Frankie Fish and the Great Wall of Chaos Peter Helliar , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2018 13811902 2018 single work children's fiction children's adventure

'From Australia’s favourite comedian and children’s author Peter Helliar comes the second book in his best-selling Frankie Fish series! A hilarious time-travel adventure about mega-mischief, misbehaving grandparents, and one very naughty dog… Pranksters Frankie Fish and Drew Bird have got hold of Grandad’s time machine, but it’s no laughing matter. Grandad and Nanna have disappeared to 17th century China, and it’s up to Frankie and Drew to save them!  With the help of a mysterious new friend, the boys must overcome armed guards, giant dragons and one GIANT wall to get to the Emperor’s secret prison. But even if they can get inside, how will they break Grandad and Nanna out – and get them home again?' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

1 form y separately published work icon How to Stay Married Peter Helliar , Nick Musgrove , ( dir. Natalie Bailey ) Australia : Princess Pictures Pablo Pictures Network Ten , 2018-2020 13353008 2018 series - publisher film/TV

An eight-part series that 'tells the story of Greg (Helliar) and Em (McCune) whose 13-year marriage is put to the test by a new job, an unexpected house guest, a redundancy and an experimental sex move.'

Source: Screen Australia.

1 y separately published work icon Frankie Fish Peter Helliar , 2017 Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 10711487 2017 series - author children's fiction fantasy
2 y separately published work icon Frankie Fish and The Sonic Suitcase Peter Helliar , Richmond : Hardie Grant Children's Publishing , 2017 10711445 2017 single work children's fiction children's fantasy

'Twelve-year-old Frankie Fish hates visiting his grandparents. Grandad Fish is cranky, and yells a lot, and has a creepy hook for a hand – plus he NEVER lets Frankie go inside his shed. But after a teensy tiny prank goes wrong at school, Frankie is packed off to Old-People Jail for the whole holidays.

'What Frankie doesn’t know is that Grandad has been building a home-made TIME MACHINE in the Forbidden Shed, and the old man has big plans to get his missing hand back. But when Grandad goes back in time, he changes history and accidentally wipes out Frankie’s entire family – Nanna, Mum, Dad, even his annoying sister Saint Lou. Somehow, everyone is gone but Frankie and Grandad! And it’s only a matter of time until Frankie disappears too...

'As the last Fish men standing, Frankie and Granddad must race back in time to undo this terrible mistake. But can they stand each other long enough to put the past back together again? And even if they manage the impossible – will Grandad's wonky time-machine ever get them home? ' (Publication summary)

1 form y separately published work icon What's the Worst Thing That Can Happen on a Date? Peter Helliar , Phil Lloyd , ( dir. Erin White ) Australia : Hell And High Waters Holding , 2014 8925365 2014 single work film/TV
1 5 form y separately published work icon It's a Date Peter Helliar , Ryan Shelton , Steven Gates , Phil Lloyd , Lawrence Mooney , Tony Moclair , Justin Hamilton , Jess Harris , Kate Langbroek , Shaun Micallef , Ross Noble , Rosalind Hammond , Luke McGregor , Celia Pacquola , Eddie Perfect , Magda Szubanski , Peter Helliar , ( dir. Jonathan Brough et. al. )agent Australia : Hell And High Waters Holding , 2013-2014 Z1917871 2013 series - publisher film/TV humour

'It's A Date is a comedy series exploring the trials and tribulations of the world of dating. The eight-part narrative comedy series features an extraordinary mix of Australia's most respected performers including Gold Logie award-winners Asher Keddie, Kate Ritchie, John Wood and Lisa McCune alongside stars of the stage and screen Stephen Curry, Sibylla Budd, Shane Jacobson, Sophie Lowe, Nadine Garner, Pia Miranda, Peter Helliar, Lawrence Mooney, Ian Smith, and from the UK, comedy superstar Ross Noble in a rare TV acting role. Alongside these seasoned performers are some of Australia's best emerging comedy talents including Jess Harris, Ronny Chieng, Kate McLennan, Luke McGregor and Nazeem Hussain.

'It's A Date explores the tension, expectation and complication of finding true love. Each episode thematically links two self-contained dates as they bravely head toward desire or disaster.

'Each new episode features a different cast tackling a different set of situations and addressing a new question

each week. Should you have sex on a first date? Does age matter? How accurate are first impressions? How important is honesty on a first date? These are just some of the questions and issues addressed in series one of It's A Date.' (Source: ABC 1 website)

1 17 form y separately published work icon I Love You Too Peter Helliar , ( dir. Daina Ried ) Australia : Princess Pictures , 2009 Z1686691 2009 single work film/TV humour

'A romantic buddy movie about the meaning of relationships, the importance of friendship, and having the courage to pursue the one you love. Written by comedian Peter Helliar, I Love You Too stars Brendan Cowell as Jim, a 30-something emotionally stunted man whose inability to declare his love to his girlfriend, Alice, threatens to cost him the best thing he ever had but leads him to befriend a talented dwarf who helps him find the words to get her back.'

Source: I Love You Too website, http://www.iloveyoutoomovie.com/
Sighted: 27/04/2010

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