TeachingBooks
Friendship According to Humphrey

Book Resume

for Friendship According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney

Professional book information and credentials for Friendship According to Humphrey.

1 Professional Review
1 Book Award
Selected for 1 State/Province List

  • Grade Levels:*
  • Grades 1-6
  • Word Count:
  • 31,831
  • Lexile Level:
  • 640L
  • ATOS Reading Level:
  • 4
  • Genre:
  • Humor
  • Year Published:
  • 2005

The following 12 subject headings were determined by the U.S. Library of Congress and the Book Industry Study Group (BISAC) to reveal themes from the content of this book (Friendship According to Humphrey).

The following unabridged reviews are made available under license from their respective rights holders and publishers. Reviews may be used for educational purposes consistent with the fair use doctrine in your jurisdiction, and may not be reproduced or repurposed without permission from the rights holders.

Note: This section may include reviews for related titles (e.g., same author, series, or related edition).

From Publisher's Weekly

February 14, 2005
PW called The World According to Humphrey a "breezy, well-crafted first novel, narrated by a hamster." The comical critter returns to Room 26 in Friendship According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney, only to discover a new class pet, Og the frog. Can a friendship be forged? .

Publisher's Weekly

Friendship According to Humphrey was recognized by committees of professional librarians and educators for the following book awards and distinctions.

Friendship According to Humphrey was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.

United States Lists (1)

Iowa

  • Iowa Children's Choice Award, 2008-09

Explore Friendship According to Humphrey on Marketplace. Access requires OverDrive Marketplace login.

This Book Resume for Friendship According to Humphrey is compiled from TeachingBooks, a library of professional resources about children's and young adult books. This page may be shared for educational purposes and must include copyright information. Reviews are made available under license from their respective rights holders and publishers.

*Grade levels are determined by certified librarians utilizing editorial reviews and additional materials. Relevant age ranges vary depending on the learner, the setting, and the intended purpose of a book.

Retrieved from TeachingBooks on April 01, 2026. © 2001-2026 TeachingBooks.net, LLC. All rights reserved by rights holders.