Trouble According to Humphrey [Mass Market Paperback]

Betty G. Birney (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Humphrey

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?

Editorial Reviews

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
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (February 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142410896
• ISBN-13: 978-0142410899
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,965 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

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Trouble According to Humphrey, March 31, 2007

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

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!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A winner!, September 29, 2010

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This review is from: Trouble According to Humphrey (Mass Market Paperback)

Not QUITE as adorable as "The World According to Humphrey," but still FRESH-FRESH-FRESH and original. The theme in this book is mostly squeaking up ... ahem ... speaking up for your friends and admitting when you do something wrong.

Nice job when the adults apologize for overreacting about things -- Mrs. Brisbane and Mrs. Payne both apologize.

Recommend!

Parent note: no bad language; unemployed dad & some depression.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very funny, March 26, 2008

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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.