BETTY G. BIRNEY

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.

Children Children Surprises can be good, like my brand new hamster ball or a surprise party. But surprises can be bad, like coming whisker to whisker with a cat (EEK!) or having an alien from another planet move into Room 26. All this and lots-lots-lots more happens in my new book of adventures, "Surprises According to Humphrey".

Humphrey the hamster loves being the classroom pet for Room 26. Not only has he learnt to read and write, he can shoot rubber bands at nosy dogs and is the star of the Halloween party. Each weekend, Humphrey gets to go home with a different pupil - and he soon discovers that his human friends are in desperate need of his help! Humphrey really has his paws full, from sorting out a TV addict, a wimpy headmaster and a shy girl who wants to sing, to helping Aldo the caretaker find true love. But Humphrey has a HUGE problem of his own. The teacher, Mrs Brisbane, is out to get him ...

Join Humphrey for his third adventure - and this one is going to be packed with trouble! When all sorts of problems crop up in the classroom, from Pay-Attention-Art's marks going down, to Golden-Miranda finding herself in big trouble, Humphrey must step in to lend a helping paw. Using his charm, resourcefulness and wisdom, he's certain to have a plan. This third installment follows the brilliantly successful "The World According to Humphrey" and "Friendship According to Humphrey".