Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time

Name: Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526662804
Price: 19.99 NZD
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The hilarious kids' graphic novel series about time-travelling penguins

By Sheena Dempsey

Series: Pablo and Splash

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Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series.

'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS

'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash

'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7

Pablo and Splash go to visit Professor O'Brain in her lab, only to find that their friend has been left behind in the Ice Age by her misbehaving time machine. The brave penguin buddies set out on a rescue mission – destination 68,000 years ago! When a Neanderthal man accidentally wanders into their time machine, it's not just the professor who is stuck in the wrong time period. But luckily, a scientific breakthrough for Pablo combined with Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life can save the day!

The race against time – several times over! – makes this pacey and hilarious graphic novel irresistible. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man will love it.

'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8

'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash

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Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7...

By Sheena Dempsey

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Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian When their penguin pal Benji won’t believe they’ve travelled through time, Pablo and...

By Sheena Dempsey

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526662804

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Illustration: Full-colour

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sheena Dempsey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Series: Pablo and Splash Sheena Dempsey

About the Author

The graphic novel series Pablo and Splash, which launched in 2024, is Sheena Dempsey's first work as author and illustrator. The first book in the series is shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2025. It grew out of a webcomic she created during the pandemic lockdowns that featured her and her husband as penguins!

Sheena is an illustrator whose books have won several awards including the Sheffield Book Awards for Yoga Babies by Fearne Cotton and Surrey Libraries' Children's Book Award for Dave Pigeon by Swapna Haddow. She has also been shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award.

Sheena was born in Cork, Ireland, but now lives in Folkestone, Kent, England.

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Pablo and Splash

‘Irresistibly funny’ Guardian Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey is a brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel that invites you to join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs. It's the perfect read for fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man. Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the...

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Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS'Irresistibly funny' Guardian'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8When Pablo and...

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Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian When their penguin pal Benji won’t believe they’ve travelled through time, Pablo and...

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