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The Battle of Bubble and Squeak

By Philippa Pearce

Adjectives

heartwarming engaging insightful

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

Sid, Peggy, and Amy are thrilled with their new gerbils, Bubble and Squeak. However, their mother is less than pleased, leading to a family feud over the furry duo. Tensions rise until a close call with the family cat, Ginger, prompts Mrs Sparrow to reconsider her stance on the tiny pets. This heartwarming tale explores family dynamics, compromise, and the unexpected bonds that can form over the smallest of creatures.

About the author

Philippa Pearce was a much-loved British author who wrote magical stories for children. Her most famous book is 'Tom’s Midnight Garden', a wonderful tale about time travel and friendship. Philippa loved the countryside and often used it as inspiration for her stories, filling them with adventure and imagination for readers to enjoy.

Pages

88 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

1978

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