In "Night of the Living Gerbil" by Bill Basso, a young boy named Jerry discovers that his beloved gerbil, Spike, has come back to life after a strange electrical storm. As Spike exhibits unusual behavior and starts to communicate with Jerry in unexpected ways, the pair embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with humor and mystery. However, they soon find themselves in a battle against bizarre creatures and a series of unexpected obstacles that threaten their town. With a mix of friendship, courage, and a touch of the supernatural, Jerry and Spike must uncover the truth behind the night that changed everything. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Elizabeth Levy was born on April 4, 1942, in Buffalo, N. Y. She earned a B. A. (magna cum laude) from Brown University, and a M. A. T. from Columbia University. Before writing full-time, she worked as an editor and researcher in a news department at American Broadcasting Co. and was an assistant editor at a publishing company. Her books cover a wide range of reading levels and subject matter. While Levy obviously writes her books to instruct children, she also says she writes on subjects in which she is greatly interested. Levy is a member of the Authors Guild, Authors League of America, Writers of America, and PEN.