The World According to Humphrey
A hamster navigates a series of adventures and misadventures as he is passed from one family to another over the course of a school year.
Book Series · 14 Books
In order from The World According to Humphrey to Happiness According to Humphrey.
A hamster navigates a series of adventures and misadventures as he is passed from one family to another over the course of a school year.
14 books · Published 2004–2024
A hamster navigates a series of adventures and misadventures as he is passed from one family to another over the course of a school year.
The story of a hamster who tries to make friends with a frog in his classroom, while navigating the challenges of school and friendship.
A classroom hamster must clear a student's name without revealing his secret escape skills.
A classroom hamster named Humphrey goes on a series of adventures with his classmates and teacher, Mrs. Brisbane.
A classroom hamster navigates the challenges of school and friendships while dealing with the possibility of his teacher retiring.
A classroom pet tries to adjust to a new life at summer camp
A classroom hamster navigates a new school year with a new group of students and a new teacher.
Discover animal facts and pet care tips with a beloved classroom pet.
A classroom hamster named Humphrey tries to solve the mystery of his teacher's absence.
Can a clever hamster save the holiday season for his friends?
A classroom hamster navigates the challenges of school and friendships while uncovering secrets and learning about ancient Egypt.
A hamster named Humphrey writes about his adventures in his notebook.
A classroom hamster named Humphrey navigates the ups and downs of school life and helps his human friends learn valuable lessons.
A classroom hamster faces a mystery involving a missing dog.
8 books · Published 2011–2018
A classroom pet becomes the surprise star at a school fair. Can he win the best class spirit contest?
Can Humphrey win the pet show, or will friendship be the real prize?
A tiny hamster must outsmart pranksters during a backyard campout.
A classroom hamster faces a playful puppy while helping with a science project.
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
A classroom hamster must save a magic trick from disaster.
A classroom pet hamster helps his owner solve a mystery surrounding a stolen treasure during a party
A surprise party turns the tables on a curious hamster.
1 book · Published 2011
Discover animal facts and pet care tips with a beloved classroom pet.
There are 14 books in the Humphrey series. It began with The World According to Humphrey in 2004, and the newest book, Happiness According to Humphrey, was published in 2024.
The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Trouble According to Humphrey is the longest book in the series at 35,434 words (192 pages).
Humphrey's World of Pets is the shortest at 19,220 words (224 pages).
The authors and illustrators who bring Humphrey to life.
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