The World According to Humphrey
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 128
Published: 2004
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Humphrey, Playaway Children .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Betty G. Birney has written episodes for many children's television shows and is the author of over thirty-five picture books. Her work has won many awards, including an Emmy and three Humanitas Prizes. She lives in America with her husband and son.
Animals in literature
Guinea Pigs in literature
Mice in literature
Hamsters in literature
Nature in literature
Adventures in literature
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Keystone to Reading Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
North Carolina Children's Book Award - Junior
This book was recognised in the Junior category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 3-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Young Readers
This book was recognised in the Young Readers category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
Sasquatch Award
This book was recognised by the Sasquatch Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Golden Sower Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Golden Sower Award.
Massachusetts Book Award
This book was recognised by the Massachusetts Book Award.
Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.
"A likable hamster narrates this novel for newly independent readers....Birney succeeds in developing the animal's character without the narrative becoming too cute or contrived. Humphrey's views underscore the importance of knowing the full story before making judgments, and his presence makes a positive difference in the lives of the people he meets. All in all, a winning book that will appeal to children who like tales about animals, school life, and friendship."--School Library Journal
"The story deftly avoids triteness while still feeling breezy and acknowledging deeply felt troubles, such as Mrs. Brisbane's husband's depression. The pet-care tips punctuating each chapter would benefit any youngster thinking about getting a hamster, but for everyone else, this read is simply good-good-good."--Kirkus Reviews
