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Blue, Barry & Pancakes 5
Big Time Trouble
Book #5 of Blue, Barry & Pancakes series
By Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson
Published by Rock the Boat
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
Shortlisted for The Week Junior 2025 Children's Book of the Year: Graphic Novel
Meet the funniest trio in town! Despite their differences, they ALWAYS have each other’s backs…
Blue prepares to read a poem to an audience of friends from around the neighbourhood. But just before he takes the stage, he's frozen with stage fright. The gang decides to travel back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue's poet ancestors in the hopes that holding it will make Blue brave. But once Blue gets one charm, he realizes he needs one more. And then another one. And then another one...will Blue ever feel bold enough to take the stage, or will these three friends be looping back in time forever?!
The Blue, Barry & Pancakes series is loved by early readers and includes themes like:
Meet the funniest trio in town! Despite their differences, they ALWAYS have each other’s backs…
Blue prepares to read a poem to an audience of friends from around the neighbourhood. But just before he takes the stage, he's frozen with stage fright. The gang decides to travel back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue's poet ancestors in the hopes that holding it will make Blue brave. But once Blue gets one charm, he realizes he needs one more. And then another one. And then another one...will Blue ever feel bold enough to take the stage, or will these three friends be looping back in time forever?!
The Blue, Barry & Pancakes series is loved by early readers and includes themes like:
- Friendship that embraces difference
- Fun teamwork
- Creative problem solving
Product Details
- Publisher: Rock the Boat (April 2, 2026)
- Length: 128 pages
- ISBN13: 9781836430148
- Ages: 5 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
Praise for the series:
‘A hilarious, wacky adventure.’ BookTrust
‘A perfect stocking stuffer for kids who love adventure and humour and enjoy graphic novel friendship series.’ BookBairn, Influencer
‘A bonkersly fun adventure involving friendship, alien pool parties, cake & listening to others.’ Tom Griffiths, Headteacher
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