Blue, Barry & Pancakes 2

The second book in a hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series from the creators of Barb

Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love building models, reading about shovels, and going on INTERGALACTIC adventures!


One day, Blue and Barry are enjoying a quiet afternoon when Pancakes bounds in with a surprise – she's made a rocket out of balloons! And a whole planet named Balloonia! Blue and Barry agree to take a quick peek at Pancakes' creations, but what's meant to be a fun tour quickly turns into an ordeal as the gang finds themselves face to face with the biggest and meanest Balloonian of all – BALLOON KONG!

'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 there’ll 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

Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson have directed award-winning commercials, created hit cartoon shows and even sold a feature-film concept, but nothing has prepared them for this...the pinnacle of their storied career: publishing the hilarious and heartwarming comic tales of Blue, Barry & Pancakes!


Dan & Jason have packed it with everything they know about drawing, writing, and the enduring power of friendship. Please enjoy their comic book debut! They are also the creators of the bestselling graphic novel series, Barb. They make everything together. They think it, draw it, write it, mix it, bake it, and serve it together. Teamwork!

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