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Don't Trust the Hamster
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 15 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Don't Trust the Hamster
Ella thought pet-sitting would be easy. Feed the fish. Refill the hamster's water. Give the parrot a cracker. Simple... right?
Wrong.
Meet the pets who turned one weekend into total chaos:
- Sir Bubbles - A goldfish who thinks he's training for the Olympics and tries to leap right out of his bowl.
- Meatball - A hamster with the appetite of a vacuum cleaner and a talent for stealing shiny things (including Mom's necklace!).
- Disco - A parrot who tattles, copies voices, and loves shouting Ella's secrets at the worst possible time.
With her brother Dawson laughing at every disaster, Ella has to keep three mischievous pets alive, return the stolen necklace, and survive until Sunday without her mom finding out. Can she outsmart the chaos pets before the whole house turns into a zoo?
Why kids will love this book:
- Laugh-out-loud funny moments with pets who act like trouble-making siblings.
- Fast-paced chapters that are perfect for bedtime stories or independent reading.
- Relatable heroine who refuses to quit, even when things go hilariously wrong.
Why parents and teachers will love it:
- Encourages responsibility, problem-solving, and persistence in a lighthearted way.
- Great transition book for early independent readers moving from picture books to chapter books.
- Age-appropriate humor and vocabulary for kids ages 6-9.
Perfect for fans of:
Bad Kitty, Dog Man, Junie B. Jones, and other funny chapter book series that mix chaos, pets, and unforgettable characters.
Don't Trust the Hamster is a hilarious kids' chapter book filled with mischievous animals, laugh-out-loud disasters, and one determined girl who won't give up. If your child loves stories about pets, humor, and fast-paced adventures, they'll love Ella's wild weekend.
Recommended age: Early independent readers ages 6-9.
Perfect for: Kids who love pets, animal adventures, and funny stories that make them giggle from start to finish.
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