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My Hamster is a Genius

Dave Lowe, The Boy Fitz Hammond

My Hamster is a Genius

Subjects

  • Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun

Average rating

4 out 5

40 reviews

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

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This was funny. My hamsters the best pet too.

Princess Gloriana Buffalo 03.09.2023

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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

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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

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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

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I loved when the hamster teached ben

Queen Kangaroo Sausage-Roll 10.07.2023

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4.5! I loved this

Senor Snoopy Bubble-wrap 20.08.2022

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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

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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

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I have read a few of these books. I like Stinky.

Nurse Rose Jellybaby 30.07.2022

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Good book, alright detail and funny

Professor Arthur Squirrel 25.07.2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Good but short

Viscountess Venus Paperclip 07.09.2020

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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

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This book was great I recommend it to everyone

Lord Aardvark Cuckoo-Clock 16.07.2020

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I like this type of book as it funny and interesting. I would definitely recommend it.

Marshal Quicksand Hungry-Hippo 04.07.2020

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I love books with animals in them so this was a Good book!

Officer Bernice Vegas 02.09.2019

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