Hot Rod Hamster and the Haunted Halloween Party!

Written by Cynthia Lord · Illustrated by Derek Anderson

Part of the Hot Rod Hamster series

A hamster races to create the ultimate Halloween costume. Can he win the contest?

3.7 Goodreads · 121 ratings

32 pages· 468 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 360L

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Bookroo's summary

Hot Rod Hamster is on a mission to win the Halloween costume contest. With a party invitation in hand, he must craft a costume that's both fun and spooky. Enlisting the help of some ghostly friends, he faces the challenge of outshining everyone else. Will his creativity and daring antics lead him to victory, or will he be outdone by the competition? Join Hot Rod Hamster in this thrilling adventure filled with rhymes, rhythm, and Halloween excitement, perfect for young readers eager to dive into independent reading.

From the publisher

It’s Halloween and Hot Rod Hamster is going to a party! But first, he must come up with a costume that’s fun and spooky enough to win the contest. Can you help him?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics that made the picture books so popular, this original Level 2 reader will be a sturdy stepping-stone for Hot Rod Hamster fans as well as series newcomers as they move on to independent reading. The years Ms. Lord spent as a first-grade teacher have given her the perfect sense for what language and storylines work best for emerging readers. This new adventure skillfully emphasizes word families and rhyming structures with pedal-to-the-metal flare! Little boys and girls will race to collect this latest story from their favorite furry friend.Hop into the early-reading driver’s seat and join Hot Rod Hamster and his buddies for loads of spooky fun!

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