The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney (English) Paperback Book

Description: The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney With a fresh voice and an engaging, hamsters-eye view of school, families, and treats to hide in a cheek pouch, Birneys Humphrey will elicit laughter and demands for hamsters in every elementary classroom. Includes bonus material. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first book in the series about everyones favorite classroom pet! You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. Thats what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy, is it true! In addition to having FUN-FUN-FUN in class, each weekend this amazing hamster gets to sleep over with a different student, like Lower-Your-Voice-A.J. and Speak-Up-Sayeh. Soon Humphrey learns to read, write, and even shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course). With lots of friends to help, adventures to enjoy, and a cage with a lock-that-doesnt- lock, Humphreys life is almost perfect. If only the teacher, Mrs. Brisbane, wasnt out to get him! Boys and girls cant help falling in love with Humphrey! Kids will be eager to get their paws on all 12 books in the series! Be sure to look for Humphreys Tiny Tales for younger readers. Author Biography Betty G. Birney has won many awards for writing for television, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America Award, and she won the Christopher Award for Friendship According to Humphrey. In addition to the Humphrey series, she is the author of The Seven Wonders of Sassafrass Springs and The Princess and the Peabodys. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where her parents grew up as neighbors on Humphrey Street. Her website, bettybirney.com, is full of fun Humphrey activities and information. Review "A likable hamster narrates this novel for newly independent readers….Birney succeeds in developing the animals character without the narrative becoming too cute or contrived. Humphreys views underscore the importance of knowing the full story before making judgments, and his presence makes a positive difference in the lives of the people he meets. All in all, a winning book that will appeal to children who like tales about animals, school life, and friendship."—School Library Journal"The story deftly avoids triteness while still feeling breezy and acknowledging deeply felt troubles, such as Mrs. Brisbanes husbands depression. The pet-care tips punctuating each chapter would benefit any youngster thinking about getting a hamster, but for everyone else, this read is simply good-good-good."—Kirkus ReviewsLook for all of the books in the series!The World According to HumphreyFriendship According to HumphreyTrouble According to HumphreySurprises According to HumphreyAdventure According to HumphreySummer According to HumphreySchool Days According to HumphreyMysteries According to HumphreyWinter According to HumphreySecrets According to HumphreyImagination According to HumphreySpring According to Humphrey Prizes Winner of Keystone to Reading Book Award (Intermediate) 2006 Short-listed for Sunshine State Young Readers Award (Grades 3-5) 2006 Short-listed for Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award (Grades 3-6) 2007 Short-listed for Young Hoosier Book Award (Intermediate) 2008 Review Quote "A likable hamster narrates this novel for newly independent readers....Birney succeeds in developing the animals character without the narrative becoming too cute or contrived. Humphreys views underscore the importance of knowing the full story before making judgments, and his presence makes a positive difference in the lives of the people he meets. All in all, a winning book that will appeal to children who like tales about animals, school life, and friendship." --School Library Journal "The story deftly avoids triteness while still feeling breezy and acknowledging deeply felt troubles, such as Mrs. Brisbanes husbands depression. The pet-care tips punctuating each chapter would benefit any youngster thinking about getting a hamster, but for everyone else, this read is simply good-good-good." --Kirkus Reviews Look for all of the books in the series! The World According to Humphrey Friendship According to Humphrey Trouble According to Humphrey Surprises According to Humphrey Adventure According to Humphrey Summer According to Humphrey School Days According to Humphrey Mysteries According to Humphrey Winter According to Humphrey Secrets According to Humphrey Imagination According to Humphrey Spring According to Humphrey Excerpt from Book Chapter 1: The Return of Mrs. Brisbane Today was the worst day of my life. Ms. Mac left Room 26 of Longfellow School. For good. And thats bad. Worse yet, Mrs. Brisbane came back. Until today, I didnt even know there was a Mrs. Brisbane. Lucky me. Now I want to know: What was Ms. Mac thinking? She must have known that soon shed be leaving with Details ISBN0142403520 Author Betty G. Birney Pages 144 Language English ISBN-10 0142403520 ISBN-13 9780142403525 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2005 Short Title WORLD ACCORDING TO HUMPHREY Imprint Penguin USA Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Audience Age 8-12 DOI 10.1604/9780142403525 Series Number 1 AU Release Date 2005-05-05 NZ Release Date 2005-05-05 US Release Date 2005-05-05 UK Release Date 2005-05-05 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series Humphrey Publication Date 2005-05-05 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2607696;

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