Secrets According to Humphrey
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 3.5 hour read-aloud

Secrets According to Humphrey

Written by Betty G. Birney

Part of the Humphrey series

A classroom hamster navigates the challenges of school and friendships while uncovering secrets and learning about ancient Egypt.

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160 pages· 26,483 words· Est. 3.5 hour read-aloud· 630L
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Bookroo's summary

In Room 26, secrets swirl as Humphrey, the beloved classroom hamster, faces his toughest challenge yet. Mrs. Brisbane knows a student is leaving, but who? Amidst secret clubs and codes, even the janitor Aldo is hiding something. As the class dives into Ancient Egyptian studies, Humphrey must unravel the mysteries to help his human friends. Can he solve the puzzle before it's too late?

From the publisher

Nominated for twenty-four state lists and the winner of seven, Humphrey really is everyone’s favorite classroom pet! So many secrets are flying around Room 26 that Humphrey can barely keep track. Mrs. Brisbane knows a student is leaving, but Humphrey can’t figure out which one. (Even more confusing, Mrs. Brisbane seems unsqueakably happy about it.) The class is studying the Ancient Egyptians, and some of the kids have made up secret clubs and secret codes. Even Aldo is holding back news from Humphrey. Humphrey’s job as classroom pet is to help his humans solve their problems, but all these secrets are making it HARD-HARD-HARD!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
26,483
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
164819
Publication
Published
January 22, 2015
First published
January 2, 2014
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780147514318

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