Reviewed by the two of us :)
Rating: High Five
Who we'd recommend to: Fans of Geronimo Stilton, and fun books about exploring the world
Synopsis (from amazon):
Imaginations are running wild in Mrs. Brisbane’s class, but Humphrey is stumped. His friends are writing about where they would go if they could fly, but Humphrey is HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY right where he is in Room 26.
It’s pawsitively easy for Humphrey to picture exciting adventures with dragons and knights in the story Mrs. Brisbane is reading aloud. He has no trouble coming up with Plans to help his friends and tricks to entertain them. His imagination even goes a little too far when he wonders if Carlos’s imaginary friend might be a ghost.
If only his imagination wouldn’t disappear when he tries to write. Luckily, Humphrey likes a challenge, and Mrs. Brisbane has lots of writing tips that do the trick.
Rating: High Five
Who we'd recommend to: Fans of Geronimo Stilton, and fun books about exploring the world
Synopsis (from amazon):
Imaginations are running wild in Mrs. Brisbane’s class, but Humphrey is stumped. His friends are writing about where they would go if they could fly, but Humphrey is HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY right where he is in Room 26.
It’s pawsitively easy for Humphrey to picture exciting adventures with dragons and knights in the story Mrs. Brisbane is reading aloud. He has no trouble coming up with Plans to help his friends and tricks to entertain them. His imagination even goes a little too far when he wonders if Carlos’s imaginary friend might be a ghost.
If only his imagination wouldn’t disappear when he tries to write. Luckily, Humphrey likes a challenge, and Mrs. Brisbane has lots of writing tips that do the trick.
Our thoughts: We both really liked this book! We've long been fans of Betty G. Birney's writing and were thrilled with this new installment in the Humphrey series. It has a very creative concept - a classroom pet, a hamster, exploring the world and learning with his classmates. These books also have a lot of great life lessons they teach us, such as friendship. We especially like the fun environment, the good humor, and has an interesting perspective on creativity and writing (which, we agree with Humphrey, can be hard!). Stop-Talking-Sophie (these names are hilarious) was a great addition to the story. We like how this shows Humphrey's character and gives insight on one of our favorite students. The writing was fun and easy-going so that it didn't detract from the story, was overall was sweet and enjoyable. We both really loved this book and will always treasure the Humphrey series.
