Summer According to Humphrey [Hardcover]

Betty G. Birney (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Humphrey

In his sixth adventure, Humphrey heads off for the great outdoors.

When Humphrey hears that school is ending, he panics. School ends? What?s a classroom hamster to do if he?s not in school? But as it turns out, there?s something thrilling in store for Humphrey and Og the frog: going to Camp Happy Hollow with Ms. Mac and lots of the kids from Room 26! Camper Humphrey meets a friendly wild mouse, tracks down Og when he gets lost by the lake, and uses his wily charm to help kids adjust to cabin life and make new friends.

Everyone?s favorite classroom pet keeps entertaining kids across the nation, and his books have won eight state awards and were nominated for fourteen others.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Humphrey is a witty, fun, and lovable character with great kid appeal." -School Library Journal

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

About the Author

Betty G. Birney lives in Los Angeles, California. Her web site is full of fun Humphrey activities and information.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile; 1 edition (February 4, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399247327
• ISBN-13: 978-0399247323
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #566,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Betty G. Birney lives in Los Angeles, California. Her web site is full of fun Humphrey activities and information.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as Good as the Others, September 22, 2010

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J. Dohogne "Amazon.mom" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Summer According to Humphrey (Hardcover)

I have read all of the Humphrey books to my daughter, and we have both loved every one of them. We're over halfway done with this one, and neither my daughter nor I like it nearly as well as the others. This story has been rather boring, because nothing much has happened. It's just the same thing day after day. I highly recommend all of the other Humphrey books, but you should pass on buying this one. Use your library card instead.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Summer Ever!, May 17, 2010

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Kelly "Mom of 3 book lovers" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer According to Humphrey (Hardcover)

We loved this book! Humphrey is an adorable hamster who is very curious and helpful. Humphrey has left the classroom and is helping kids at summer camp. He meets new friends and has new adventures. My nine and six year-old couldn't get enough of this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fun Humphrey story!, April 22, 2010

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer According to Humphrey (Hardcover)

Betty G. Birney's SUMMER ACCORDING TO HUMPHREY provides another Humphrey hamster saga, this revolving around the end of school for a classroom hamster. What will happen to Humphrey? Turns out Mrs. Brisbane has planned something thrilling for Humphrey and Og the frog: they're going to camp! Another fun Humphrey story!