Synopses & Reviews
For fans of The World According to Humphrey, Obiandrsquo;s newest escapade is taking her into uncharted territoryandmdash; the classroom!and#160;Obi the gerbil just has to know if she is Rachelandrsquo;s favorite pet. Sheandrsquo;ll do anything to find outandmdash;even if that means going to school as a stowaway in Rachelandrsquo;s backpack. She quickly finds that thereandrsquo;s a lot to learn as she is thrust into a world filled with stampeding children, a secret society of class pets, and a whoopee cushion. Worst of all, Obi becomes trapped in the school overnight! With the same wits, determination, and bravery that make her first two books so appealing, Obi the Jedi gerbilandrsquo;s humorous adventures continue, peppered with the same comical cartoon illustrations that make each page a delight.
Review
Now a 2013 Bank Street Best Book of the Year!
"Short chapters, interspersed illustrations and the funny narrative voice make this series a good choice for readers just wandering into chapter-book territory." - Kirkus Reviews
Obi, Gerbil on the Loose was the winner of the Florida Sunshine State Award, and was nominated for the Sequoyah Children's Book Award.
Synopsis
One familys household has been in a state of disarray because of one small furry problem. Meet Houdini, an extraordinarily brilliant escapologist. No, not that Houdini. This one is a hamster. Once you meet him, you will understand that his owners just couldnt name him anything else, for his name is quite fitting. He can escape from anything—a cage or the clutches of a mean cat. While on his escapades, he causes all kinds of trouble from chewing through wires to causing a flood. But Houdini thinks its all worth it, because he is desperate to explore the great Outdoors. But once he gets out, will he ever come back? Or will this be his final escape?
About the Author
Michael Delaney is a freelance writer, work-at-home dad, and advertising copywriter. His first Obi book won the Florida Sunshine State Award.