LoveReading4Kids Says
Lovable Humphrey is back with more classroom exploits. When popular class teacher Mrs Brisbane doesn’t arrive for school one day Humphrey is unsqueakably worried. The class are soon having a little too much fun with supply teacher Mr E and not quite enough learning but Humphrey is determined to get to the bottom of Mrs Brisbane’s mysterious disappearance. Taking inspiration from the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, Humphrey begins to search for clues. Will he discover where Mrs Brisbane has gone? And will his friend Og the Frog be the Mr Watson to his Mr Holmes? Yet another delightful tale with our funny, furry hero who brings a very unique and different view to life in the classroom ~ Shelley Fallows
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Mysteries According to Humphrey Synopsis
To celebrate his tenth birthday the whole Humphrey series has a smart new livery, repositioning him alongside perennial favourites such as Winnie-the-Pooh and Paddington. When Humphrey's teacher, Mrs Brisbane, doesn't come to school, he is unsqueakably worried. Then a supply teacher, the mysterious Mr E, arrives and everything changes. Class is fun, but are Humphrey's classmates learning anything? And what had happened to their wonderful teacher?Humphrey has his paws full as he tries to gather clues to solve the mystery, and then, on Halloween, everything is revealed . . . Praise for Humphrey:'An effective exploration of the joys and pains of making and keeping friends, which will strike a chord with many children.' Daily Telegraph'A charming, feel-good tale.' Irish Times'Humphrey's matter-of-fact, table-level view of the world is alternately silly and profound and Birney captures his unique blend of innocence and earnestness.' Publisher's Weekly'Humphrey, a delightful, irresistible character, is big hearted, observant and creative.' Booklist
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9780571255443 |
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31st January 2012 |
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Betty G. Birney |
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Faber & Faber |
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Ebook (Epub) |
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About Betty G. Birney
Betty G. Birney worked at Disneyland for many years, has written several children’s television shows and is the author of over twenty-five books, including the best-selling The World According to Humphrey, which won the Richard and Judy Children's Book Club, Friendship According to Humphrey, Trouble According to Humphrey, Surprises According to Humphrey and More Adventures According to Humphrey. Her work has won many awards, including an Emmy and three Humanitas Prizes. She lives in America with her husband.
Betty Birney on Betty Birney:
I wrote my first "book" at age seven. It was called "Teddy Bear in the Woods" and was followed by a sequel. Luckily, my parents encouraged my writing and my sister, Janet, was a great writer and role model.
I didn't just write, however. When I wasn't roller-skating (my favorite pastime), I was riding my bike, playing piano, swimming, reading, playing cards and board games or just hanging out with my friends. I loved school, but I loved vacations, too!
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