HAMSTER MAGIC

Author (last name first):
Jonell, Lynne

Publisher, Date of Publication: 

Random House/2010

Grade Level/ or Age Level: 

3rd-4th

Classification:Fiction

The book "Hamster Magic" tells the story of four siblings in a magical adventure. Their parents have to move due to work and Derek, the youngest boy, is not so happy about it. They move to a house which has three floors and is located in the country away from others. The children couldn't find their hamster; it got out of it's cage. This was their third hamster and they couldn't let their parents find out it was lost or they'll be in trouble. It was also a chance to show their parents that they could take care of an animal well enough to get a dog. Once the hamster is found by Celia, the youngest sibling, the kids realize that the hamster can speak and it can grant them one wish for saving his life. Celia accidentally wishes to be bigger than Derek and because this is a hamster wish.... she becomes a hamster. They must find the great hamster to reverse the wish. This book is greatly entertaining and perfect for children who are into fantasy books.

Reviewed By: Joanna Zuniga ( Midwestern State University Student)