'Blue, Barry and Pancakes is the book all reluctant readers have been waiting for. Packed with beautifully observed characters, full of fun and with an adventure at every turn, this is a wonderful read from cover to cover.' Amanda Shipton, teacher 'Barry and Pancakes: Escape from Balloonia is a completely bonkers, fast-paced graphic novel. The simple text and bright, bold illustrations are sure to appeal to the most reluctant reader, taking them on a completely madcap adventure.' Sue Wilsher, teacher 'An appealingly zany and colourful graphic novel for young readers...put this in a Y2/Y3/Y4 book corner and therell be fights on the carpet, so my advice is to buy several copies.' Michael Thorn, ACHUKA 'Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Escape from Balloonia is a wonderfully fun read with the story exploring themes of friendship and individuality. The story is entertaining, with an abundance of fun ideas sure to make the reader has plenty of laughs.' Nicola Doran, Children's Books Ireland Praise for the series:
A hilarious, wacky adventure... This colourful graphic novel about having fun with good friends...an entertaining new series. BookTrust
This is a perfect stocking stuffer for kids who love adventure and humour and enjoy graphic novel friendship series such as Narwhal & Jelly, Bumble & Snug and Elephant & Biggie. BookBairn, Influencer
A brilliant KS1 graphic novel. Bright colours, a bonkersly fun adventure involving friendship, alien pool parties, cake & listening to others. Tom Griffiths, Headteacher 'Young readers who love graphic novels but are not quite ready for Bunny vs Monkey will find much to enjoy in this new series about best friends Blue, Barry and Pancakes.' Bookseller One to Watch 'Another in this hilarious graphic novel series which sees three friends - a bookworm, a rabbit, and a frog caught up in another crazy adventure... The text is simple and the colours are clear and bold. It's a wild and crazy series that young readers will love.' Rachel Bolton in Read for Good 'Young readers will love diving into this ball pool which offers out of this world, no holds barred action, all within the reassuring comfort of a fully established friendship.' LoveReading4Kids
