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Little Gems - the Guinea-Pig Party

Name: Little Gems - the Guinea-Pig Party
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
ISBN: 9780008712808

By Holly Webb

Katy’s dream pet may belong to someone else—but who will she choose?

heartwarming engaging thoughtful

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 4 readers

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is Little Gems - the Guinea-Pig Party about?

Katy has always wished for a pet, so when a charming guinea pig appears in her mum's vegetable patch, she names her Lettuce and secretly cares for her in the greenhouse. However, when a new girl at school mentions her lost guinea pig, Katy faces a tough decision: should she keep Lettuce or return her to her rightful owner?

About the author

Holly Webb is a popular children's author from the UK, best known for her Animal Stories series. She loves writing about animals and adventure, and her books have been enjoyed by children all over the world. Holly lives with her family and several pets, which often inspire the lovable characters in her stories.

Pages

96 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2025

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