Author: Dempsey, Sheena
Graphic novels
Published on 31 July 2025 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Bloomsbury Childrens Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Pablo and Splash' series.
Paperback | 240 pages
216 x 148 | 480g
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 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