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Blue, Barry & Pancakes

Beach Ball Bedlam - Shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards 2025
Brief Description
Blue, Barry & Pancakes are best friends! They love roller skates, inflatable rubber ducks and going on high velocity adventures! After a series of wacky mishaps, Blue, Barry and Pancakes find themselves inside a Roller Duck Ball stadium. Forced to compete in this nonsensical yet highly... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The first book in a hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series from the creators of Barb

The first book in a hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series from the creators of Barb

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Blue, Barry & Pancakes are best friends! They love roller skates, inflatable rubber ducks and going on high velocity adventures!

After a series of wacky mishaps, Blue, Barry and Pancakes find themselves inside a Roller Duck Ball stadium. Forced to compete in this nonsensical yet highly popular sport, the gang discovers a natural talent for the game. Soon enough, they find themselves hurtling towards athletic stardom!

Will our heroes be able to stay humble and hold onto their friendship? Or will the pressures of fame and success tear them apart?

Like all friends, Blue, Barry and Pancakes can make mistakes... but at the end of the day, they always have each otherโ€™s backs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861549047

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rock the Boat

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson have directed award-winning commercials, created hit cartoon shows and even sold a feature-film concept, but nothing has prepared them for this...the pinnacle of their storied career: publishing the hilarious and heartwarming comic tales of Blue, Barry & Pancakes! Dan & Jason have packed it with everything they know about drawing, writing, and the enduring power of friendship. Please enjoy their comic book debut! They are also the creators of the bestselling graphic novel series, Barb. They make everything together. They think it, draw it, write it, mix it, bake it, and serve it together. Teamwork!

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