Author:Jonathan Kebbe
Shredder is the class gerbil - and he has an amazing ability to shred his way through anything! Shredder's best friend in the class is Dino, a rather naughty boy who gets blamed for everything. When Shredder escapes from his cage and makes his way into the box where the money for the class trip is being kept, disaster strikes - and Dino gets the blame!
This is a really funny school story, written in simple language, which is perfect for chidren starting out on reading longer books on their own
—— BBC ParentingAimed at new readers, kids will love the sense of drama as it unfolds
—— Belfast TelegraphThe style is accessibly undemanding, yet captivating at the appropriate level
—— TESThe dialogue is concise, with a good balance of simple and challenging vocabulary. The plot is tight but the outcome is not predicatable
—— InisShredder . . . stands out from the crowd - a first reader with a good plot, lively dialogue and engaging characters
—— Jill Slotover , Financial TimesKatie's illustrations are full of space, gentle colour and apparent simplicity. She also has a real way with drawing animals - Otto is a very handsome bear, a bear that you'll want to hug and make space for on your bookshelves
—— Playing the Book