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Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2011 · Est. 13 min read
Tugg and Teeny
Written by J. Patrick Lewis · Illustrated by Christopher Denise
Book #1 in the Tugg and Teeny series
A gorilla and monkey navigate life's challenges in their jungle home.
3.8 Goodreads · 68 ratings
40 pages· 1,102 words· Est. 13 min read· 560L
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Bookroo's summary
In Sidekick Thicket, Tugg the gorilla and Teeny the monkey are inseparable friends. Teeny's adventurous spirit leads her to explore music, art, and poetry, while Tugg's steady nature offers support and encouragement. As they tackle life's challenges together, their bond is tested and strengthened. Will Teeny's creative pursuits bring unexpected surprises? Discover how these opposites balance each other in a heartwarming tale of friendship and growth.
From the publisher
Meet Tugg and Teeny. Best friends since – well, forever! Tugg (a gorilla) and Teeny (a monkey) live together in their jungle neighborhood, Sidekick Thicket. As opposite as night and day, the two friends work and play together, each helping the other face life’s challenges. Lively, impulsive Teeny always wants to try new things. Sure and steady Tugg is always there to lend a hand or give a word of encouragement. In this beginning chapter book series, Book One’s trio of stories has Teeny learning to become a musician, developing her talents as an artist, and fine-tuning her skills as a poet.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,102
- Reading age
- 7–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 560L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 143958
Publication
- Published
- March 2, 2011
- Publisher
- Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781585366859
- LCCN
- 2010034401
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