The Battle of Bubble and Squeak
Chapter Book · Ages 8–9 · 1978

The Battle of Bubble and Squeak

Written by Philippa Pearce

A family clash erupts over two beloved gerbils, threatening to change everything.

3.4 Goodreads · 203 ratings
144 pages· 630L

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Bookroo's summary

Sid, Peggy, and Amy's love for their gerbils, Bubble and Squeak, ignites a family feud with their mother, who can't stand them. As tensions rise, a close call with the family cat, Ginger, forces Mrs. Sparrow to reconsider her stance. Will this furry duo bring the family closer or drive them apart? Discover how a pair of tiny creatures can transform a household in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

‘Philippa Pearce’s books are outstanding’ - Guardian Sid, Peggy and Amy adore the two gerbils, Bubble and Squeak, but their mother detests them. A major family battle results, and it’s clear life is never going to be quite the same again. But after a near fatal encounter between Bubble and Ginger the cat, Mrs Sparrow begins to see that life with a pair of gerbils might not be so bad after all.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Reading age
8–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
23693
Publication
Published
July 7, 2016
First published
January 1, 1978
Publisher
Puffin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141368610

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