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The World According to Humphrey (Paperback)

by Betty G. Birney (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Faber and Faber (2 Feb 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0571226833
  • ISBN-13: 978-0571226832
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.4 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,895 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'The time had arrived to put my plan into action. I was in grave danger and I had no choice. I only had one weapon: a rubber band. It had taken me a long time to get it hooked around the edge of my food dish. Now I carefully pulled it back as far as I could, aiming directly at those big doggy nostrils.'"

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You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was bought as a classroom pet for Room 26. And it's definitely true! In addition to his classroom escapades, each weekend he gets to sleep over with a different student, like Stop-Giggling-Gail and Repeat-That-Please-Richie. Humphrey learns to read, write, shoot rubber bands and much more. With adventures galore, Humphrey's life would be absolutely perfect if only the teacher, Mrs Brisbane, wasn't out to get him...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just Ace, 31 Aug 2006
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Bought this at the airport for my daughter who's 6, as we'd forgotten the holiday reads. She loved it, especially as she believes that animals can understand exactly what all us humans say to them! Humphreys tales of helping others are funny, and heart warming. A must for boys or girls, and of any age (including mums of 38 yrs!)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Squeakingly good, 28 Oct 2007
How can one not fall in love with the adorably intelligent Humphrey? The way he squeaks his amiable way to the human heart. Great book to read aloud to children. Adults will enjoy it too (I certainly did!)
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fab fab fab fab, 11 Mar 2006
Truley on of the best books ever published I would reccomend for all ages. It is brilliant
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a hamsters adventur and learn about mrs Brisbane.Humphrey helps loads of people and is a
true friend.If you are a animal lover this book is ideal for you. This book will not
let you down. 10/10
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for young kids
I brought this book for my daughter who is 7. She loved it, particularly as she has a hamster of her own that looks very much like Humphrey. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bookworm

5.0 out of 5 stars Yep - another 5* review for Humph!
Searching for a pressie for a youngster? Look no further than The World According to Humphrey. The little class hamster of Room 26 shares his experiences of going home with his... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tarot Scribe

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, wise little story
This is a lovely, wise little story. Readers will adore the character of Humphrey the hamster. The story has lots of great touches, 'Humphrey's Guide to the Care and Feeding of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by June Wentland, author of Nana ...

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT !!!
I read this book wen i was about 10 and it is the greatest book i have ever read. you defo should read this!!!
Published 13 months ago by THE LAM

5.0 out of 5 stars the world according to humphrey
I think that that this book is the best Humphrey book that I have read so far. You learn some things about looking after hamsters with some important tips you get before the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Hardy

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
I am an 8 year old girl and love animals. I get bored very quickly and don't like really long books but this book is really good. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kool Kat

5.0 out of 5 stars sunga's review
I think it's a good book because it's intresting and how can one small hamster solve all those problems? Read more
Published 17 months ago by sunga maria

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