My Hamster is a Genius
Dave Lowe, The Boy Fitz Hammond
First in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster.
MY HAMSTER IS A GENIUS was shortlisted for the Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2013
Nine-year-old Ben Jinks wants a pet, but a talking hamster wasn’t on his wish list.
When his mum says he has to prove he’s responsible in order to get his TV back, he resolves to make the best of it. What he wasn’t expecting was a grumpy talking hamster who can do his maths homework! Ben’s marks shoot up, but his teacher – the nasty Beardy McCreedy – is suspicious, and bets Ben’s dad that Ben can’t pass a maths test without cheating. Ben is sure he is doomed, but with Stinky’s help – and some disgusting maths props – maybe he can prove his nasty teacher wrong . . .
Illustrated throughout with black and white artwork by The Boy Fitz Hammond.
Reviews
very funny
Lady Petronella Squirrel 10.09.2024
A bit confusing at times, difficult to engage in the story.
Coach Bart Sherbet 28.07.2024
it was hilarious i loved the pictures my favourite charecter was stink i loved it so much i read it twice! i'd recommend it for 5+
Viscountess Fenella Porridge-Oats 21.06.2024
This was funny. My hamsters the best pet too.
Princess Gloriana Buffalo 03.09.2023
Yes I would recommend to someone else because it is really funny. Fiction book, stinky the hamster was my favourite character. He was very cool, smart and funny.
Professor Tulip Teacup 27.08.2023
It was about a boy called Ben.And a hamster called stinky for punishment.Because BEN used sticky tape and tide Lucy on her bed.
Lord Hank Eragon 05.08.2023
The hamster in this book was hilarious and I liked it when he taught maths using his poo! I would recommend this book as it will make you laugh.
Captain Bruno Gravy 01.08.2023
I loved when the hamster teached ben
Queen Kangaroo Sausage-Roll 10.07.2023
4.5! I loved this
Senor Snoopy Bubble-wrap 20.08.2022
The book was good overall and when the boy’s dad made a weird deal with the teacher the mum got super mad. My favourite character was the hamster.
General Kangaroo Sofa 12.08.2022
This book was about a boy who found out his hamster could talk and work out maths problems. The hamster and the boy find a solution to stop the boy from getting low marks.I liked the hamster best and I would recommend this to anyone who likes hamsters.
Coach Mildred Heronimus 12.08.2022
I have read a few of these books. I like Stinky.
Nurse Rose Jellybaby 30.07.2022
Good book, alright detail and funny
Professor Arthur Squirrel 25.07.2022
I like this book because i've finished this book now I want a hamster like this, I mean who wouldn't ! When i first saw the cover at the library and saw this book I was like 'Wow this book does say it, this hamster is genius' Fancy a hamster who would do that (homework) for you.
Anonymous 07.08.2021
It was OK but if it had had a tiny bit more description I would have been happier. The characters were OK but not very well drawn or realistic, I think.
King Virgil Squirrel 29.07.2021
My favourite character is stinky the hamster. I think this is a very good book. My favourite part is when the dad told him that there was another bet the same, except for one difference,his dad had to stand in front of the teachers car wearing a dress. I recommend this to other people.
Constable Bart Mittens 26.07.2021
It was really cool because he got a punishment pet which was a hamster. The boy was doing his homework and the hamster knew the answer!!! The boy lost the hamster at school as he tried to cheat at a maths test. I would tell others to read if they like hamsters.
Sir Viktor Menace 08.07.2021
I thought it was really funny and I would recommend it to one of my friends and my favourite character is Jasper StinkyBottom.
Duchess Wanda Bobble-hat 31.12.2020
Good but short
Viscountess Venus Paperclip 07.09.2020
I loved this book. I loved it when Ben's teacher died his beard pink! My favorite person was Stinky because he was so funny. I would recommend this book to people that like advventure books. Xxx
Senorita Sapphire Slingshot 17.08.2020
