3. Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday
by Sheena Dempsey
€9.49
Ideal for readers who: Enjoy graphic adventures bursting with jokes, action and time travel Like the sound of penguin friends heading to Ancient Rome to prove their wild story is true Would enjoy gladiators, centurions and comic chaos in the ancient world Want a fast, funny and brilliantly energetic reading escape Sheena Dempsey keeps the jokes, colour and pace high as Pablo and Splash head into Ancient Rome. It is lively illustrated fun with enough action and silliness to keep newly confident readers turning pages. Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, part of a British Book Award-shortlisted series. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. When their penguin pal Benji won’t believe they’ve travelled through time, Pablo and Splash have a point to prove. The two travel to Ancient Rome, hoping to bring back a centurion helmet as proof of their adventures. But when Pablo and Splash meet an emperor with a passion for collecting exotic birds, only some quick thinking — and emergency time travel — can save them from the fate that awaits them in the Colosseum! "Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!" — Oscar, age 7 "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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4. Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage
by Sheena Dempsey
€8.99
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 8 When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is amazed. He's desperate to steal a time machine and go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors. Our time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history. 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' - Oscar, age 7 '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 Don't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest Ideal for readers who: Love funny graphic novels with time travel, Vikings and mischievous animal heroes. Want a lively adventure that blends history with jokes and full-colour action. Enjoy stories where chaos, friendship and quick thinking save the day. Look for Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS-style humour with a fresh penguin twist.
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