Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage

What do our readers think of Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find Pablo and Splash hilarious and say the penguins make them laugh. They enjoy the fast-moving adventure, and no clear recurring criticism appears in the available child comments.

What does the Pageticker team say about Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage?

Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage is a lively, laugh-out-loud graphic adventure packed with time travel, penguins and Viking mischief. Sheena Dempsey makes history feel wonderfully approachable, while the colourful panels and quick-fire comedy should appeal to newly independent readers and graphic-novel fans. Expect peril, silliness and at least one very determined crustacean.

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What is Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage about?

Pablo and Splash, two adventurous time-travelling penguins, embark on a daring journey to Viking-era Ireland. Their mischievous friend Benji is eager to join the Vikings in their quest for treasure, prompting Pablo and Splash to intervene. They must warn the monks of an impending invasion and navigate the challenges of history to leave their own mark. This full-colour graphic novel blends humour and adventure, making it an engaging read for young readers.

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: Viking Voyage

Bravery and caution: Pablo and Splash often approach danger differently. Which way of dealing with trouble seems most useful in Viking-era Ireland, and why?

Benji’s choices: What makes Benji want to join the Vikings, and what might help him understand the difference between an exciting adventure and a harmful one?

History and time travel: If you could visit one moment from the past, what would you want to learn about, and how would you avoid changing history?

Protecting places and people: Why do Pablo and Splash feel they must warn the monks? What responsibilities do visitors have when they enter an unfamiliar place?

Friendship under pressure: How do the penguins’ different personalities help them work together when their adventure becomes difficult?