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197 pp.
| Dutton |
June, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-525-47890-4$15.99
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4-6
Gerbil Obi's owner has taken off for vacation, and Tad the pet sitter doesn't know he's supposed to feed Obi. Obi's ingenuity helps her survive until she can get a message to Tad. Though the story starts slowly and then meanders, animal lovers will enjoy the exploits of the gerbil, three cats, an old dog, some fish, and a parrot.