Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

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We love this World Book Day special with its lively, laugh-out-loud graphic adventure combining time travel, medieval mayhem and two wonderfully contrasting penguin friends. The colourful panels, visual jokes and simple wordplay make it a strong choice for emerging readers, while the gentle peril and an angry farmer add excitement without becoming too frightening. Children who enjoy silly humour, animals and fast-moving adventures are likely to have a great time.

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What is Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest about?

Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on a hilarious quest to medieval England in search of unlimited fishy snacks. Their adventure leads them to encounters with sheep, a pig, and an irate farmer, but no tasty treats in sight. Will the castle hold the feast they seek, or is it time to say 'good knight'?

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: The Castle Quest

A hungry adventure: Why do you think Splash is so determined to find fishy snacks, and what would you do if your plan did not work?

Best friends: How are Pablo and Splash different from each other, and how do their differences help them on their quest?

The Middle Ages: What clues show that Pablo and Splash have travelled to medieval England, and which part of that world would you most like to explore?

Fact or funny story?: What could the penguins learn about castles, farmers or medieval life by asking questions and looking carefully around them?

Finding another way: When the penguins cannot find what they expected, how do they respond, and what does this suggest about solving problems?