This box includes the following books:
Paperback: Pablo and Splash By Sheena Dempsey Illustrated by Sheena Dempsey
'Irresistibly funny' Guardian
Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this brilliantly funny full-colour graphic novel. Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man.
Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties for life. Pablo is a home-bird and a careful planner. Splash is easily bored and hungry for adventure. Sick to her flippers of the harsh, freezing weather, Splash persuades Pablo to go on a holiday with her. But far from the luxury beach destination that Splash has in mind, the pair end up in a time-travel machine that takes them back to the age of the dinosaurs! Suddenly their icy homeland doesn't seem so dull …
'Joyful, fun and very silly indeed' Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good
'It's such a great book! Can't wait for the next one!' Mark Bradley, author of Bumble and Snug
'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times
This is the first book in a series and further time-travel adventures await for Pablo and Splash.
By Luca M.
"The amount of drawings and scenes on each page is incredible (I don’t know how the illustrator did it!!), the story is very fun and the comic style lends itself well to reluctant readers, they focus on reading the story and each comic block rather than large chunks of text. Lovely characters with lots of charm and humour and so well designed and illustrated."
By Steph
"OOH I enjoyed this! Loads of fun, some lush science and history too! Pablo and Splash are great penguin pals. They go on an adventure through time and space! Who wants to go see dinosaurs?! Certainly not these penguins! Good job they’re smart! Gorgeously illustrated too!"
Paperback: Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time By Sheena Dempsey (Author & Illustrator)
The hilarious kids' graphic novel series about time-travelling penguins.
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.
'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash
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 and Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life's challenges helps 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.
'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
The Secret of Kells: The Graphic Novel
Inspired by Celtic folklore and based on the award-winning film The Secret of Kells, this stunning conclusion to the Irish Folklore Trilogy is about a brave boy, his mystical new friend, and the power of imagination against even the darkest of forces. Includes two bonus stories from the film’s creator.
In the remote Abbey of Kells lives a young monk named Brendan. Brendan and his fellow monks spend their days isolated from the outside world, toiling away under the strict control of Brendan’s uncle to build walls that fend off the Vikings. Everything changes when a master illuminator arrives with an extraordinary book containing secret powers. But the book is unfinished, and Brendan’s help is needed. As he sets off on a thrilling adventure through the enchanted woods, Brendan encounters wicked creatures lurking in the shadows—but also new friends. With the help of the bold fairy Aisling, can Brendan finish the ancient book and cast light over Kells?
This bewitching origin story of the legendary Book of Kells features two additional stories written and illustrated by Tomm Moore.
