"Meet the Gecko" by Wendelin Van Draanen follows the quirky adventures of a young boy named Tim and his lively pet gecko, Gertie. As Tim navigates the challenges of growing up, Gertie becomes more than just a pet; she’s a source of comfort and companionship. The story captures their unique bond, highlighting themes of friendship, responsibility, and the bittersweet nature of change. Through humorous escapades and heartfelt moments, Tim learns valuable life lessons while embracing the joys and trials of adolescence with Gertie by his side, ultimately discovering the importance of embracing one’s true self. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Shredderman .

This book was published in 2007 by Live Oak Media (NY) .

Brian Biggs has collaborated with Jon Scieszka on the bestselling Frank Einstein series and has created on his own picture books in the Everything Goes series. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wendelin van Draanen has been everything from a forklift driver to high school teacher and now is enjoying life as a full-time writer. The first four books in the Sammy Keyes mystery series have been embraced by critics and readers alike.