Who doesn't love to read the thoughts of a little hamster.
The World According to Humphrey
By Betty G. Birney
Book 1 of 12 in the
According to Humphrey Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | Q | 4.2 | 26755 |
The first in the series about everyone's favorite classroom pet!
You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy is it true! There are always adventures in the classroom and each weekend he gets to sleep over with different students. Humphrey learns to read, write, shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course), turn off TVs, teach English as a second language, and more. With a lock-that-doesn't-lock and an adventurous spirit, what more could a mischievous hamster want?
You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy is it true! There are always adventures in the classroom and each weekend he gets to sleep over with different students. Humphrey learns to read, write, shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course), turn off TVs, teach English as a second language, and more. With a lock-that-doesn't-lock and an adventurous spirit, what more could a mischievous hamster want?
With a fresh voice and an engaging, hamster's-eye view of school, families, and treats to hide in a cheek pouch, Betty G. Birney's Humphrey will elicit laughter and demands for hamsters in every elementary classroom.
Publisher: FABER CHILDREN'S BOOKS
ISBN-13: 9780571328390
ISBN-10: 0571328393
Published on 3/3/2016
Binding: Paperback
Book Reviews (23)
This book has a fantastic narrator. His name is Humphrey and he is a hamster. Humphrey is bought by a teacher but, little did he know she was just a substitute. When the day came he was furious with her. The new teacher refused to take Humphrey home every day. On weekends it was decided that classmates would take him home. There was always a problem that Humphrey fixes. Over all "The World According to Humphrey" is a fabulous book.
This book is new in our classroom collection. It's a Bluestem nominee too. Humphrey is an adorable narrator. You will like the way he looks at life.