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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013 · Est. 35 min read-aloud
Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day
By Betty G. Birney, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator)
Part of the Humphrey's Tiny Tales series
A classroom pet hamster gets to experience a fun weekend at a student's house and later participates in a hamster car race at school
4.2/5 Goodreads · 379 ratings
96 pages· 4,515 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Humphrey, the beloved classroom hamster, is content in Room 26 until he visits Mandy's house and sees a hamster car. Now, he dreams of racing adventures. When his teacher hints at a special project, Humphrey wonders if his wish might come true. Will he get the chance to race, or will school rules keep his dreams at bay? Join Humphrey as he navigates the excitement and challenges of bringing a little speed to his world. With charming illustrations, this tale is perfect for young readers eager to see if Humphrey's dreams will roll into reality.
From the publisher
Everyone’s favorite classroom pet is now starring in chapter books! Humphrey is one happy hamster. He lives in Room 26 at Longfellow School. He has a big comfy cage with a wheel perfect for spinning and a room full of friends. But when Humphrey goes to Mandy’s house one weekend, he learns that her hamster has something Humphrey has never seen before–a hamster car! Humphrey wants one, too, but school is not usually the place for toys. Then his teacher talks about bringing in something special for a project. Is Humphrey getting a really wheely surprise? With adorable illustrations and an easy reading level, Humphrey’s Tiny Tales are just right for emergent readers.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 4,515
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 169439
Publication
- Published
- August 28, 2014
- First published
- July 4, 2013
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780147514851
- LCCN
- 2013028264
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