Obi: Gerbil on a Mission
Michael Delaney
Dial, Apr 12 2012, $16.99
ISBN: 9780803737273
Obi the gerbil is upset when his significant other Rachel the young girl receives a puppy for her birthday. Her affection turns from Obi to Kenobi the golden retriever. Instead of Obi sitting on her lap watching Star Wars, Kenobi has the Force with him.
Dejected and lonely, Obi heeds the advice of irritable Mr. Durkins the grouch mouse. He arranges for Kenobi to go outside without supervision and the puppy gets lost. Instead of euphoria, Obi is filled with guilt as he realizes he hurt his beloved Rachel. Driven by remorse and a need to make things right, Obi must journey where gerbils don’t dare as he steps outside to find and bring home Kenobi.
Targeting upper level elementary school children, the latest Obi anthropomorphic tale (see Obi, Gerbil on the Loose) is a charming story starring a rodent heroine whose adventures with darn cats, an owl looking for a between meal snack, and a giant dog needing a new chewable toy will thrill young readers. Her emotions enhance the tale for children who will relate with how Obi feels about the new pet and her need to rectify what she did; although running outside without ”mom’s” knowledge is not smart, black and white drawings add to an entertaining humorous Gerbil on a (suicidal) Mission of mercy.
Harriet Klausner
Michael Delaney
Dial, Apr 12 2012, $16.99
ISBN: 9780803737273
Obi the gerbil is upset when his significant other Rachel the young girl receives a puppy for her birthday. Her affection turns from Obi to Kenobi the golden retriever. Instead of Obi sitting on her lap watching Star Wars, Kenobi has the Force with him.
Dejected and lonely, Obi heeds the advice of irritable Mr. Durkins the grouch mouse. He arranges for Kenobi to go outside without supervision and the puppy gets lost. Instead of euphoria, Obi is filled with guilt as he realizes he hurt his beloved Rachel. Driven by remorse and a need to make things right, Obi must journey where gerbils don’t dare as he steps outside to find and bring home Kenobi.
Targeting upper level elementary school children, the latest Obi anthropomorphic tale (see Obi, Gerbil on the Loose) is a charming story starring a rodent heroine whose adventures with darn cats, an owl looking for a between meal snack, and a giant dog needing a new chewable toy will thrill young readers. Her emotions enhance the tale for children who will relate with how Obi feels about the new pet and her need to rectify what she did; although running outside without ”mom’s” knowledge is not smart, black and white drawings add to an entertaining humorous Gerbil on a (suicidal) Mission of mercy.
Harriet Klausner
I can't wait for this book to come out since the first one. I have it on preorder. I love Obi.
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