SuitabookThe Battle of Bubble and Squeak
Philippa Pearce
- Reading
- Read a short section first, then check the tone of the conflict and how clearly the characters’ situation is explained. Revisit the title afterwards to discuss what “battle” finally means.
- Themes
- Conflict suggested by the title: The title presents Bubble and Squeak in connection with a “battle”, but what the two terms refer to, the situation, stakes and any relationship between them are not described. The wording may signal a central contest or disagreement, but it does not show whether conflict is treated humorously, seriously, critically or sympathetically.
- Worth knowing
- Before reading, ask what “battle” means here: a literal contest, a disagreement, or something more playful. The answer may help you decide what kind of discussion the book invites.