Shredder the class gerbil is in big trouble. His tiny teeth have shredded all the children's money and now Mr Blister, the grumpy head teacher, wants to get rid of him. Can Dino, the bravest boy in the class, save his furry friend? 'I wish you'd get rid of that nasty little creature!' Shredder the class gerbil is in big trouble. His tiny teeth have shredded all the children's money and now Mr Blister, the grumpy head teacher, wants to get rid of him. Can Dino, the bravest boy in the class, save his furry friend? Colour First Readers are perfect for new readers and include notes be reading specialist Prue Goodwin, honorary fellow of the University of Reading.