10 Best Books Like Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!
If you loved Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! by James Burks, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! are:
- 1Alone by Megan E. Freeman4.6
- 2Wish by Barbara O'Connor4.7
- 3Dog Man Unleashed by Dav Pilkey4.8
- 4Potato Fireball by Dave Villager4.5
- 5Diary Of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney4.6
- 6Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! by James Burks4.6
- 7Big Nate: From the Top by Lincoln Peirce4.6#1
- 8City Spies by James Ponti4.7
- 9The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey4.6#1

When Bird suffers amnesia after rescuing a baby bear from wolves, anxious Squirrel must overcome his fears to lead his confused friend and their new companion safely across the treacherous Great Mountains. With a hungry wolf pack hot on their trail, Squirrel faces his biggest challenge yet—becoming the brave leader his friends desperately need to survive.
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Detailed Recommendations

Big Nate: From the Top
Big Nate #1 (works standalone)by Lincoln Peirce
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a lighthearted and chaotic tone that will resonate with Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! fans.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants
A Long #1 (works standalone)by Dav Pilkey
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a silly and anarchic tone that will resonate with Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alone | Megan E. Freeman | 4.6 | 2022 | 416 | Closest match |
| Wish | Barbara O'Connor | 4.7 | 2017 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| Dog Man Unleashed | Dav Pilkey | 4.8 | 2016 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Potato Fireball | Dave Villager | 4.5 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Diary Of A Wimpy Kid | Jeff Kinney | 4.6 | 2012 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! | James Burks | 4.6 | 2021 | 192 | Same author |
| Big Nate: From the Top | Lincoln Peirce | 4.6 | 2011 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| City Spies | James Ponti | 4.7 | 2021 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Adventures of Captain Underpants | Dav Pilkey | 4.6 | 1997 | 128 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!?
The most similar books to Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! are Alone, Wish, Dog Man Unleashed.
What should I read after Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!?
After finishing Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!, readers most commonly pick up Alone next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by James Burks, such as Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon!.
Who writes books like James Burks?
Authors similar to James Burks include Lincoln Peirce, James Ponti, Dav Pilkey, Barbara O'Connor, Megan E. Freeman.
What genre is Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!?
Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! is a Middle Grade novel by James Burks, published in 2015.
How long is Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!?
Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! is 144 pages long.
About Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!
Bird and Squirrel are almost home, but the adventure isn't over yet!Bird and Squirrel are almost home. All that's left for them to do is cross the Great Mountains. But before they can, the duo stops to chase off wolves hunting a baby bear and in the process Bird gets a knock on the noggin that gives him amnesia. Now Squirrel has to set aside his fears and keep both Bird and the bear cub safe as they journey on foot over the mountains. But with a pack of hungry wolves on their tail, can Squirrel step up and be the leader they need to keep them all alive?








