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Surprises According to Humphrey

by Betty G. Birney

A classroom hamster amid a run of surprises

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A classroom hamster amid a run of surprises

Humphrey’s fourth adventure mixes the everyday life of a classroom hamster with a string of unexpected challenges. A new hamster ball brings excitement, while a close encounter with a cat and an unusual new janitor bring uncertainty. Alongside these surprises, Humphrey helps classmates with their problems, keeping school life and friendship at the heart of the story. The publisher description also teases an especially daunting surprise involving Mrs. Brisbane, without revealing how Humphrey handles it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in school-centered stories.
  • Readers who enjoy animal characters and a series of connected adventures.
  • Young readers drawn to stories involving classmates helping one another.

Themes

School lifeFriendship and helping othersUnexpected changeAnimals

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Book overview

The fourth book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series!

A classroom hamster has to be ready for anything, but suddenly there are LOTS-LOTS-LOTS of big surprises in Humphrey's world. Some are exciting, like a new hamster ball. But some are scary, like a run-in with a cat and a new janitor who might be from another planet. But even with all that's going on, Humphrey finds time to help his classmates with their problems. But will Mrs. Brisbane's unsqueakable surprise be too much for Humphrey to handle?

Look for all twelve of Humphrey's adventures!
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