Adventure According to Humphrey Contributor(s): Birney, Betty G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0399247319 ISBN-13: 9780399247316 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2009 * Out of Print * Annotation: Humphrey is in for his biggest adventure yet! When his friends begin studying the ocean and sailing, he not only discovers the new and exciting world of the library, but also stows away aboard a model boat and takes a very perilous sail on Potteras Pond. Even with all this excitement, he fi nds time to smooth rough waters between Gail and her free-spirited mom, help competitive Kirk see that winning isnat everything, and investigate whether his pal Aldo is really planning to become a pirate and sail the high seas. Kids in seven states voted "The World According to Humphrey" the winner of their childrenas choice awards and consistently rave about Humphrey. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Pets - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2008002347 |
Age Level: 8-12 |
Grade Level: 3-7 |
Lexile Measure: 730(Not Available) |
Series: Humphrey (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 8.6" L (0.54 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Catalog Heading - Language Arts - Curriculum Strand - Language Arts |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
Awards: Land of Enchantment Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2011 |
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 358 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 128373 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Humphrey is in for his biggest adventure yet When his friends begin studying the ocean and sailing, he not only discovers the new and exciting world of the library, but also stows away aboard a model boat and takes a very perilous sail on Potter's Pond. Even with all this excitement, he fi nds time to smooth rough waters between Gail and her free-spirited mom, help competitive Kirk see that winning isn't everything, and investigate whether his pal Aldo is really planning to become a pirate and sail the high seas. Kids in seven states voted The World According to Humphrey the winner of their children's choice awards and consistently rave about Humphrey. |
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