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My Hamster is a Genius

By Dave Lowe
Series: Stinky and Jinks
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Nine-year-old Ben Jinks desperately wants a pet, but ends up with a grumpy talking hamster named Stinky instead. When Ben has to prove his responsibility to get his TV back, he discovers Stinky can help with his maths homework. With his marks soaring, Ben faces suspicion from his teacher, Beardy McCreedy, who doubts his honesty. Together, Ben and Stinky embark on a humorous and clever quest to prove that hard work and a little help from a genius hamster can beat cheating accusations.
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This charming, humorous tale is perfect for children around 7-11 years old, especially those who enjoy stories with animals and school adventures.

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First in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster.

First in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster.

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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...

My Hamster is a Genius by Dave Lowe offers an entertaining blend of humour and adventure that young readers will delight in.

Series: Stinky and Jinks

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  • My Hamster is a Genius
    My Hamster is a Genius
    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...
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  • My Hamster is a Spy
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848126558

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piccadilly Press

Illustration: The Boy Fitz Hammond

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 86g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dave Lowe Series: Stinky and Jinks

About the Author

Dave Lowe grew up in Dudley in the West Midlands, and now lives in Brisbane, Australia, with his wife and two daughters. He spends his days writing books, drinking lots of tea, and treading on Lego that his daughters have left lying around. Dave is the author of the successful MY HAMSTER series. His STINKY AND JINKS books follow the adventures of a nine-year-old boy called Ben, and Stinky, Ben's genius pet hamster. (When Dave was younger, he had a pet hamster too. Unlike Stinky, however, Dave's hamster didn't often help him with his homework.) Find Dave online at @daveloweauthor or www.davelowebooks.com

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