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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.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 846 ratings
160 pages· 26,483 words· Est. 3.5 hour read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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