Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage

By Sheena Dempsey. Published by Bloomsbury. 

Softcover, 240 pages, Colour, 2026. 

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 8

When 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 Splash

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