Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time

What do our readers think of Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the penguins funny and enjoy the fast-moving time-travel adventure. They especially like Splash, the friendship and the colourful illustrations, while some children find the story a little silly.

What does the Pageticker team say about Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time?

Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time is a fast, funny graphic novel packed with time-travel chaos, prehistoric creatures and plenty of flipper-powered friendship. Sheena Dempsey balances silly visual jokes with appealing facts about the Ice Age, science and history, making this a particularly good choice for graphic-novel fans and readers who prefer their adventures brightly illustrated. Best suited to confident readers aged around 7–10, with a little peril and prehistoric danger along the way.

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What is Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time about?

When penguin pals Pablo and Splash visit Professor O'Brain's lab, they discover she's stranded in the Ice Age due to a malfunctioning time machine. Determined to rescue her, they journey back 68,000 years, encountering woolly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and a bewildered Neanderthal who accidentally travels to the present. With Pablo's scientific ingenuity and Splash's boundless enthusiasm, they navigate these challenges to bring everyone back to their rightful times.

About the author

Sheena Dempsey is a talented author and illustrator from Ireland who loves creating fun and lively books for children. She is well known for illustrating the 'Dave Pigeon' series, which is full of humour and adventure. Sheena enjoys drawing animals and making characters come to life with her colourful and playful artwork.

Discussion ideas around Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time

Brains and bravery: Pablo uses careful thinking while Splash rushes towards adventure. Which approach helps them most, and when might each one be useful?

Friendship under pressure: What do Pablo and Splash do that shows they are good friends, especially when their rescue mission becomes more difficult than expected?

The Ice Age: Which Ice Age animal or historical detail would you most like to investigate further, and what questions would you ask?

Belonging and home: How might Professor O’Brain and the Neanderthal feel about being stranded in the wrong time, and what makes a place feel like home?

Time-travel rules: If you could visit one moment in the past, what rules would you make to avoid causing trouble in the present?