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The Great Hamster Getaway

By Lou Carter
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In The Great Hamster Getaway by Lou Carter, readers embark on a delightful adventure filled with humour and escapades as a witty hamster hatches a plan to break free and explore the big world outside its cage. Targeted for young readers, this charming tale captivates with its fun illustrations and clever storytelling, making it a joyous read for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love charming animal adventures filled with fun and mischief. The hilarious escapades of the lovable hamster characters will captivate young readers, offering a joyful and entertaining experience perfect for bedtime stories or read-aloud sessions.

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The Great Hamster Getaway

Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history!

Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history!

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Raffleton Grey is as BORED as a hamster can be. He wants to go to the fair – but he’s STUCK in his cage.

There’s only one thing for it . . .
Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history!

Freedom means new friendships and tasty ice cream and fairground rides. But as night falls, things begin to get a bit scary. Perhaps home isn’t so bad after all – especially if you have a new friend by your side . . .

This hilarious rhyming adventure is perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud – a fun-packed summertime getaway that’s irresistible to readers both big and small!

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The Great Hamster Getaway by Lou Carter is hailed as a delightful and lively tale of a hamster's adventurous escape, featuring a clever twist at the end. It is praised for its engaging rhyming text and vibrant, comical illustrations that depict Raffleton Grey's journey and newfound friendship, making it an ideal summer read for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408878934

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Magda Brol

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lou Carter Young Adult

About the Author

Lou Carter's work as a primary school teacher sparked her love of children’s picture books. The internationally successful There Is No Dragon In This Story was her first picture book with Bloomsbury, followed by There Is No Big Bad Wolf in This Story. Lou lives in Cambridge. Find her on Twitter @LouCarter240.

Madga Brol was born in Poland and turned her hand to picture-book illustration after her children were born. She is the illustrator of Esme's Rock (OUP) and Once Upon a Penguin (Orchard). The Great Hamster Getaway is her first book for Bloomsbury. She lives in London, in a house that keeps her busy with never-ending DIY jobs.

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