Surprises According to Humphrey, Betty G. Birney
Surprises According to Humphrey, Betty G. Birney
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Surprises According to Humphrey

Author: Betty G. Birney

Narrator: Hal Hollings

Unabridged: 2 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/25/2018

Synopsis

The fourth book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series!

A classroom hamster has to be ready for anything, but suddenly there are LOTS-LOTS-LOTS of big surprises in Humphrey's world. Some are exciting, like a new hamster ball. But some are scary, like a run-in with a cat and a new janitor who might be from another planet. But even with all that's going on, Humphrey finds time to help his classmates with their problems. But will Mrs. Brisbane's unsqueakable surprise be too much for Humphrey to handle?

Look for all twelve of Humphrey's adventures!

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, and she won the Christopher Award for Friendship According to Humphrey. 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. Her website, bettybirney.com, is full of fun Humphrey activities and information.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on April 25, 2015

Another great Humphrey book! I actually got choked up at the end of this one - Mrs. Brisbane is contemplating retirement. Spoiler alert, she doesn't retire! But the school, parents, etc., throw her a surprise party to show their appreciation for all she has done. Jake loved this one as well. He espe......more

Goodreads review by Nekolina on January 12, 2019

Cute little story about Humphrey the hamster that I read out loud to Jet. It kept us entrained from beginning to end. (And I even had a few tears in my eyes is the last couple chapters).......more

Goodreads review by Smaileh on January 13, 2009

Humphrey the hamster returns in his fourth book of adventures as the classroom pet of room 26. We're coming to the end of the school year and there is plenty going on. I-Heard-That-Kirk brings in a hamster ball so Humphrey can roam around the classroom. (Nobody knows about the lock-that-doesn't-lock......more

Goodreads review by Ms. on January 15, 2010

I knew before I ever started reading it that SURPRISES ACCORDING TO HUMPHREY would be a little young for my students. I still wanted to read it, because I love the idea of the class hamster narrating the story. Oh, it had the potential to be just adorable. (At least I hoped so!) Humphrey tells of his......more

Goodreads review by Julianna on September 28, 2012

Humphrey is a classroom hamster that is everybody's favorite classroom pet and has a frog friend named Og. He has a cage that is locked to humans, but not to him. If he jiggles a little bit it opens up and he can slide down. When he's out he wanders around. There are lots of problems with the kids i......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!

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