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From the prize-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat comes a young fiction series for ages 6+ full of magic and fun, with illustrations from Dave Pigeon’s Sheena Dempsey. The perfect read for young fans of Harry Potter, Ben Miller and Steven Lenton!Fred may look ordinary, but sometimes people who look ordinary turn out to be not very ordinary at all . . . because it just so happens that Fred is a wizard! The only problem is that Fred is totally, absolutely, mind-boggingly terrible at magic. . . In his third adventure, Fred is invited to stay at the world-famous Magic Camp for Wizards of Astounding Genius, which has to be a mistake, surely? Will being surrounded by incredible magicians make Fred’s rubbish spells look even worse, or will he discover he has more tricks up his sleeve than he realises?

From the prize-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat comes a young fiction series for ages 6+ full of magic and fun, with illustrations from Dave Pigeon’s Sheena Dempsey. The perfect read for young fans of Harry Potter, Ben Miller and Steven Lenton! Fred may look ordinary, but sometimes people who look ordinary turn out to be not very ordinary at all . . . because it just so happens that Fred is a wizard! The only problem is that Fred is totally, absolutely, mind-boggingly terrible at magic. . .  In his third adventure, Fred is invited to stay at the world-famous Magic Camp for Wizards of Astounding Genius, which has to be a mistake, surely? Will being surrounded by incredible magicians make Fred’s rubbish spells look even worse, or will he discover he has more tricks up his sleeve than he realises?

'Irresistibly funny' Guardian'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' Oscar, age 7'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, author of InvestiGATORSJoin 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.Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children's Illustrated Book of the Year 2025Antarctic 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'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8This is the first book in a series which continues with Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time and Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday.

''Irresistibly funny'' GuardianJoin 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.Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children''s Illustrated Book of the Year 2025Antarctic 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''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 8This is the first book in a series which continues with Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time and Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday.

''Irresistibly funny'' GuardianJoin 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.Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Children''s Illustrated Book of the Year 2025Antarctic 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''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 8This is the first book in a series which continues with Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time and Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday.

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, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7Pablo 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 combined with Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life can 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.'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 SplashDon't miss the World Book Day 2026 mini book - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

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, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. ''Irresistibly funny'' Guardian on Pablo and SplashPablo 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 combined with Splash''s endlessly upbeat approach to life can 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.''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

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, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. ''Irresistibly funny'' Guardian on Pablo and SplashPablo 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 combined with Splash''s endlessly upbeat approach to life can 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.''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

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome 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' GuardianShortlisted for the FCBG Children's Book AwardWhen 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 is my favourite book series and I love it! Roman Holiday is my favourite book so far. I couldn't stop laughing my head off' - Dougie, age 9'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 8Don't miss the World Book Day 2026 special mini-book - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.''You''ll laugh your flippers off!'' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS''Irresistibly funny'' GuardianWhen 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 is my favourite book series and I love it! Roman Holiday is my favourite book so far. I couldn''t stop laughing my head off'' - Dougie, age 9''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

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must fight gladiators in Ancient Rome in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.''You''ll laugh your flippers off!'' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS''Irresistibly funny'' GuardianWhen 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 is my favourite book series and I love it! Roman Holiday is my favourite book so far. I couldn''t stop laughing my head off'' - Dougie, age 9''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

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 8When 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 SplashDon't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest

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 8When 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 SplashDon't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest