Adventure According to Humphrey
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Adventure According to Humphrey

Written by Betty G. Birney

Part of the Humphrey series

A classroom hamster named Humphrey goes on a series of adventures with his classmates and teacher, Mrs. Brisbane.

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144 pages· 26,028 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Humphrey, the classroom hamster, dreams of pirate adventures while his friends build boats for a race. But when a mishap sends him adrift on Potter's Pond, he must navigate unexpected challenges. Will Humphrey's pirate fantasies help him survive this real-life adventure, or will he find himself in over his head? Join Humphrey as he embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming journey, proving that even the smallest creatures can have the biggest adventures. Dive into this delightful tale of courage and friendship, and discover if Humphrey can make it back to Room 26 safely.

From the publisher

The fifth book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series! The students in Room 26 are learning about boats and building their own for a race on Potter’s Pond. Humphrey the hamster loves dreaming about being a pirate and watching his friends build ships. But when he mistakenly ends up at sea on the day of the boat race, he finds himself in the middle of more adventure than he bargained for! Humphrey is back in this charming story of a hamster on the high seas of hilarity. Look for all twelve of Humphrey’s adventures!

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
26,028
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about hamstersBooks about school lifeBooks about animalsBooks about friendship
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~Q
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
128373
Publication
Published
January 7, 2010
First published
February 21, 2008
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142415146

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