Product Description

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?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11907 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780142410899
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2–4—Humphrey is just as lovable and sweet as he was in Friendship According to Humphrey (Putnam, 2005). Still a classroom pet, the hamster learns that his freedom may not be as important as his loyalty to his human friends. The students of Room 26 are assigned jobs as part of a social-studies project. When the hamster gets out of his cage, it is not because the student in charge did not lock the door, but because it does not lock. Humphrey feels guilty for getting his friend in trouble and spends the rest of the book trying to make it right. Along the way, he helps a child learn how to concentrate, reunites two friends, is banned from the classroom, and visits the vet. His escapades teach honesty, responsibility, and the consequences of actions. Essential reading for students who already love Humphrey.—Delia Carruthers, Sunset Ridge Middle School, West Jordan, UT
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From Booklist
Birney's third Humphrey title finds the charming, observant hamster still taking his job as class pet very seriously. On his mind this time are Paul, who is failing; Mandy, whose family is facing financial challenges; and Miranda, who is blamed for something Humphrey did. Fans as well as readers new to the series will be entertained by Humphrey's escapes, which are related in a lively, first-person narrative, laced with humor, heart, and hamster facts. Shelle Rosenfeld
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About the Author
Betty G. Birney lives in Los Angeles, California.

Customer Reviews

very funny
I read this book to my fourth grade class and they were hooked. We all looked forward to reading about Humphrey and his adventures with his class. Highly recommend this book for kids around the age of 8, 9, 10. We will be reading more Humphrey books this year.

Another Humphrey book
The 9-year-old who received this book as a gift said, "Another Humphrey book!" and went off to read it immediately. If you like hamsters, the Humphrey books are a must.

Trouble According to Humphrey
Wonderful, touching story! My fourth grade class LOVES these books, and so do I. The story is a great blend of humor, heart-warming, and real life learning as little Humphrey, the class pet, shows understanding and helps his "friends" in the classroom. Wonderful!