Trouble According to Humphrey
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007 · Est. 5 hour read

Trouble According to Humphrey

Written by Betty G. Birney

Part of the Humphrey series

A classroom hamster must clear a student's name without revealing his secret escape skills.

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192 pages· 35,434 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Humphrey, the clever classroom hamster, faces a dilemma when Golden-Miranda is blamed for his escape. With his secret lock-picking skills at risk, he must find a way to clear her name. Meanwhile, Don’t-Complain-Mandy-Payne's family adds to the chaos, and Humphrey juggles helping classmates like Pay-Attention-Art and Sit-Still-Seth. As he navigates these challenges, including a vet visit, Humphrey must decide if revealing his secret is worth saving Miranda. Can he solve the mystery without losing his freedom?

From the publisher

The third book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series! Humphrey loves to solve problems for his classmates in Room 26, but he never meant to create one! Golden-Miranda, one of his favorite students, gets blamed when Humphrey is caught outside of his cage while she’s in charge. Since no one knows about his lock-that-doesn’t-lock, he can’t exactly squeak up to defend her. Humphrey really has his paws full when Don’t-Complain- Mandy-Payne and her family stir up more big trouble. Humphrey manages to help Pay-Attention-Art and Sit-Still-Seth and even survives a trip to the vet, but can he clear Miranda’s name without giving up his freedom forever? Look for all twelve of Humphrey’s adventures!

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Format
Pages
192
Words
35,434
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about hamstersBooks about friendshipBooks about overcoming challenges
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
113356
Publication
Published
March 1, 2008
First published
February 1, 2007
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142410899

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