By Lou Carter (author) , Magda Brol (illustrator)
"All the fun of a day at the seaside, with added hamster bonus!"
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Who could resist the heroes of this daring tale of escape and adventure, danger and return? Allow me to introduce Rafferton Grey and Puckerford Brown, hamsters both. When Rafferton, driven by boredom makes a daring and ingenious escape from his cage, it’s his good fortune to meet Puckerford, a hamster also set on a fun day at the seaside to liven things up.
The two head off to enjoy all a day out has to offer – sunshine, paddling, ice cream and the fair! It’s not so much fun when night falls but two hamsters are better than one and they decide life in a comfy cage won’t be so bad with company. With these dynamic stars, a text that captures every bounce and leap of their escape and equally lively illustrations, this picture book is as much fun as a day out at the seaside. Hooray for hamsters!
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!
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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!
'A clever, hilarious take on traditional fairy tales' - LoveMyRead
Lou Carter studied medicine for three years then took a PGCE in primary education. Her work as a schoolteacher sparked her love of children's picture books.
Lou lives in Cambridge.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Great Hamster Getaway and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
The Great Hamster Getaway features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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The Great Hamster Getaway was written by Lou Carter and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Great Hamster Getaway has 32 pages
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