Secrets According to Humphrey

Name: Secrets According to Humphrey
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Betty G. Birney
ISBN: 9780553556445

Author: Betty G. Birney

Series: Humphrey #10

Narrator: William Dufris

Unabridged: 3 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 01/20/2015

Categories: Children's Fiction, Historical Stories, School, Animal Stories

Synopsis

Humphrey is back in his tenth adventure in the beloved middle-grade series!

So many secrets are flying around Room 26 that Humphrey can barely keep track. Mrs. Brisbane knows a student is leaving, but Humphrey can't figure out which one. (Even more confusing, Mrs. Brisbane seems unsqueakably happy about it.) The class is studying the Ancient Egyptians, and some of the kids have made up secret clubs and secret codes. Even Aldo is holding back news from Humphrey.

Humphrey's job as classroom pet is to help his humans solve their problems, but all these secrets are making it HARD-HARD-HARD!

About The Author

Betty G. Birney has won many awards for writing for television, including an Emmy, three Humanitas Prizes, and a Writers Guild of America Award. 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mehsi on January 04, 2017

I am still trying to read all the Humphrey books. This one was next on my list! This book is all about secrets, and about Ancient Egypt. I loved how well it all connected together, and how everything came together in the end. However, I do think this one was one of the lesser books in this series. Hum......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on February 07, 2024

3.5 stars Jon rates this 5 stars......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on November 04, 2018

Learning something new can sometimes make people glad to learn it. Without learning new things, nobody would know anything in this world, but there was somebody who was really curious to learn new things and this character’s name is Humphrey. Humphrey, the main character in Secrets According to Hump......more

Goodreads review by Marie on October 02, 2024

Another FUN read with great lessons weaved in. This is one of my favorite Humphrey books since it addresses one of my soap boxes.... Making people feel left out... I love learning little educational facts in these stories too! I wish I'd have known about these books when our older girls were younger,......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on May 16, 2022

I was not expecting to finish this one today especially since I just started it this morning but I guess with school being out and having so much time it makes sense. Just like the others, very cute and I loved the introduction of Gigi the Guinea pig at the end. Only one more Humphrey book left to g......more

Quotes

“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!