School Days According to Humphrey

Name: School Days According to Humphrey
Price: 7.19 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780142421062

By: Betty G. Birney

Product Description

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After a fun summer at camp, Humphrey can't wait to get back to Room 26 and see all of his classmates. But something fur-raising happens on the first day of school---some kids he's never seen before come into Mrs. Brisbane's room. While Humphrey gets to know the new students, he wonders about his old friends, where could they be? It's a big mystery for a small hamster to solve, but as always, Humphrey will find a way!

Product Information

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Title: School Days According to Humphrey
By: Betty G. Birney
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
Vendor: Puffin Books
Publication Date: 2012
Dimensions: 7.75 X 5.06 (inches)

Weight: 5 ounces
ISBN: 0142421065
ISBN-13: 9780142421062
Ages: 7-12
Series: According to Humphrey
Stock No: WW421062

Publisher's Description

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A new school year and new friends for everyone's favorite classroom pet!

Humphrey is excited to get back to Room 26 and see all his old classmates. But on the first day of school, a bunch of strange kids arrive and no matter how loudly he squeaks up, they don't realize they're in the wrong room! Finally Humphrey realizes that these kids are his new classmates, and he sets off to learn all about them.

He hasn't forgotten about his friends from last year, and of course they miss him a ton. But when they start talking about taking him from Mrs. Brisbane's room, Humphrey gets unsqueakably nervous. How could he say good-bye to Mrs. Brisbane and Og--not to mention his new friends--for good?

Author Bio

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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 Peabody's. 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.

Editorial Reviews

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"Humphrey, a delightful, irresistible character, is big hearted, observant, and creative." —Booklist on The World According to Humphrey

"Humphrey is a witty, fun, and lovable character with great kid appeal." —School Library Journal on Surprises According to Humphrey

"This thoughtful yet upbeat tale lends credence to the notion that actions and intentions can be misinterpreted while pointing out the benefits of looking at a situation from another’s point of view. Readers will find that seeing the world from Humphrey’s standpoint is mighty satisfying." —Kirkus Reviews on Friendship According to Humphrey

"Narrated in Humphrey’s lively voice, the story is characteristically amusing and incorporates kid-relevant issues, such as being the last chosen for sports teams and the importance of respect, support, kindness, and appreciation. New and returning readers will enjoy the caring hamster’s unique perspective on everything from friendship to fire drills." —Booklist on Surprises According to Humphrey

"Humphrey is just as lovable and sweet as he was in Friendship According to Humphrey. His escapades teach honesty, responsibility, and the consequences of actions." —School Library Journal on Trouble According to Humphrey

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
Happiness According to Humphrey - new in 2024!