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When Obi's owner Rachel gets a new puppy, Obi is jealous. When the puppy runs away, it is up to Obi to brave the dangers of the outside world and bring the new pet home. Book #2
Quick Summary
Obi the gerbil may be tiny, but when his owner Rachel brings home a new puppy and the pup runs off, he's forced to leave his comfy cage and venture into the wild, scary world beyond the house. The story mixes goofy gerbil logic with real tension kids will get a few laugh-out-loud moments as Obi outsmarts a cat, dodges a garden hose, and uses his whiskers to read signs while also feeling the weight of responsibility when he finally tracks the puppy down. It's a great pick for middle-grade readers who love animal adventures, especially those who enjoy a mix of humor and a dash of suspense, and reluctant readers will find the fast-paced chapters easy to zip through. Parents will appreciate that the scares are mild (a few close calls with traffic and a grumpy neighbor's lawn mower) and that the core message about loyalty and family shines through without being preachy. If you liked the way "The Bad Guys" series balances silly humor with genuine stakes, you'll find the same vibe here, but with a tiny, whiskered hero at the center.