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Obi, Gerbil on the Loose

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By Michael Delaney
Publisher Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated - (Dutton Juvenile)
Obi, Gerbil on the Loose
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Obi the Gerbil is home alone! Obis owner is on vacation, and the neighbor feeding the pets has forgotten all about the gerbil tucked away in her cage. Obi loves her cozy home, but without food and water she must escape to survive. So, taking on the courage of her namesake ( Star Wars Jedi knight ObiWan), she breaks out and meets her fellow petscats up to no good, a maniacal tarantula, an insecure snake, a grumpy mouse, and a crotchety dog. Obi finds danger, but also makes new friends as she embarks on her great adventure. This hilarious novel about perseverance and pluck is enhanced with funny cartoon illustrations.

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34980 words34,980 words
208 pages208 pages
Lexile 740LLexile 740L
Grade 4 to 8Grade 4 to 8
Published 2008Published 2008

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Book ISBN:

9780525478904

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