by: Betty G. Birney
Published in 2011
First the description from Goodreads:
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.Now my son would like to share some of his thoughts on the book and the series.
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?
Humphrey sounds like a fun hamster. What is your favorite thing about him?
He's so smart, he has a tiny pencil and notebook hidden behind his mirror for assignments.
Who is Humphrey's best friend?
Og, a frog, who lives in the cage next to Humphrey.
What is your favorite part of this book?
When Humphrey gets stuck under a door in the school trying to find his old classmates.
Does Humphrey often find himself in trouble?
Yes. In one of the books he gets caught out of his cage and another time Miranda's dog Clem tries to eat Humphrey.
Why do you like the Humphrey series?
Because they are chapter books. Because Humphrey is smart and can write with his notebook. I also like reading about the kids in the classroom. The nicknames Humphrey gives the kids are funny.
I hope you enjoyed learning about this fun middle grade series. For other middle grade picks of the week, check out my list to the right on my homepage. Have a great week!
Thanks for your thoughts on this. I can see why kids would like a story about a hamster. I don't usually like animals as main characters but this sounds like a good book. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds good. I like stories with animals as the main character.
ReplyDeleteI read Betty's THE SEVEN WONDERS OF SASSAFRASS SPRINGS to my kids a few years ago. Such a great look into seeing things for the wonders they are.
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter would love this series. Thanks for telling me about it.
ReplyDeleteWhile I certainly remember shelving these very popular books in the bookstore over the past few years, I never picked one up and read it! Your son did an excellent job of sharing his opinions. Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteHumphrey looks like a fun little guy on the cover, and according to your son, he IS a fun little guy!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like so much fun! Thanks for featuring it.
ReplyDeleteI loved hearing your son's thoughts. This sounds like a fun book and Humphrey is a cute name. :)
ReplyDeleteI love Humphrey!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Mr. Rumberger Jr. Humphrey sounds like a great little guy.
ReplyDeleteI read the first book and I kind of want to read the series! :)
ReplyDeleteMy son just asked for a hamster the other day. Maybe I'll just give him this book. ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks like his level.