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Don't Trust the Hamster
Paperback
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher Price: $9.99
Publisher: Sherry Mayea
Published: Sep 19 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Don't Trust the Hamster
Everyone says Ella's too little to handle big responsibilities. She's determined to prove them wrong. When a neighbor asks her to pet-sit for the weekend, Ella jumps at the chance. It sounds easy: feed the fish, refill the hamster's water, and give the parrot a cracker. But easy quickly turns into a weekend full of surprises.
Sir Bubbles is a goldfish with way too much energy. Meatball the hamster always seems to be plotting something. Disco the parrot has a knack for making trouble at exactly the wrong moment. Before long, Ella discovers that pet-sitting isn't just about food and water. It's about patience, persistence, and finding the courage to handle chaos head-on.
Don't Trust the Hamster is a laugh-out-loud chapter book filled with humor, heart, and mischievous animals that kids will instantly love. With short, fast-paced chapters and plenty of action, it's the perfect choice for children who are moving from picture books to independent reading.
Why kids will love it:
- Funny adventures that feel larger than life
- Pets who act like partners in mischief
- A main character who proves that being small doesn't mean you can't do big things
- A story that's easy to pick up and hard to put down
Why parents and teachers will love it:
- Encourages independence, responsibility, and problem-solving in a playful way
- Ideal for ages 6 to 9 and perfect for reluctant readers
- Engaging vocabulary that works for classrooms, book clubs, or bedtime reading
- A lighthearted story that entertains while supporting reading growth
Fans of Bad Kitty, Junie B. Jones, and Dog Man will feel right at home with Ella and her unpredictable weekend. The mix of humor, chaos, and charm makes this a book kids will beg to read again and again.
Don't Trust the Hamster is a funny and heartwarming chapter book for ages 6 to 9. Packed with energy, silliness, and just the right amount of chaos, it's a story about proving yourself, discovering confidence, and learning that even the smallest voices can handle the biggest challenges.
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