The Far-Out Five: Snot Jelly Island
by author-Illustrator Olaf Falafel
Interest age: 7 to 11
Reading age: 7+
Published by Puffin, 2026
About this book
When a group of friends visit a terrible magician at a funfair during a magical mega tornado, they are transformed into The Far-Out Five. There’s Spewnicorn the vomiting unicorn; Wally the cowardly koala; Bloof the blue-footed bird; Glossy Jeff the chilled-out seal; and Tubbs the walking bathtub.
This outrageously unusual gang must travel the seas in search of the lost wand that will return them to their original forms. In this, the first instalment in the series, our heroes explore Snot Jelly Island, dealing with zany characters, fierce monsters and general chaos along the way.
Author-illustrator Olaf Falafel’s graphic novel is filled with riotous humour and utterly bonkers characters that will have children laughing out loud. The story moves at pace and is driven by funny dialogue, bizarre interactions and unexpected twists that will keep readers guessing throughout. The illustrations have heaps of character and a mad cap feel that fans of Smart’s Bunny vs. Monkey will enjoy.
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