{"product_id":"9781627794626","title":"Hammy and Gerbee: Mummies at the Museum","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHammy and Gerbee: Mummies at the Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Wong Herbert Yee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming young graphic novel-hybrid starring best friends Hammy and Gerbee.  Bonus: science and history facts on Egypt!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThings are looking up for best friends Hammy and Gerbee—a hamster and a gerbil—when they find out they’re both in Miss Capybara’s class. But it’s not long before school becomes a battle between the good (Hammy and Gerbee), the bad (spelling bees and pop quizzes), and the evil (mice twins Anna and Hanna). Can things get any worse? Or mischievous? Yep! They’re going on a field trip to the science museum. What are two rodent friends to do but find their own fun (and trouble)? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a terrific stepping stone for kids who are excited about graphic novels but not yet ready to tackle longer formats. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristy Ottaviano Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cuddly characters will certainly catch the eyes of fans of Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm's Babymouse or Jarrett J. Krosoczka's Lunch Lady series. This is \u003cb\u003ea guffaw-generating romp that should not gather any dust on the shelf. \u003c\/b\u003eA sparkling series opener certain to captivate a broad audience.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Yee’s loose, scribbly line makes for adorable figures; Miss Cap’s whipped-cream hairdo and cat’s-eye glasses are particularly fetching. . . \u003cb\u003econgenial entertainment . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand fans of broad humor will be satisfied.\u003c\/b\u003e\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThe bordering-on-\u003cb\u003eirreverent fun \u003c\/b\u003ewill be right up the alley of his targeted age group, and the simple, friendly figures that fill out the inventively composed comic pages will draw them right in. \u003cb\u003eAn excellent balance between Yee’s own early reader sensibilities and the zany highjinks of Jennifer and Matthew Holm’s Babymouse\u003c\/b\u003e.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eFans of  Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s “Lunch Lady,” Drew Brockington’s “CatStronauts,” and Ashley Spires’s “Binky” will enjoy the animal antics and look forward to future installments in the series. \u003cb\u003eA funny stepping stone for newer comics readers and a welcome addition to all children’s comics collections.\u003c\/b\u003e\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThe book’s nine short, fast-paced sections will keep new readers engaged; and with easy-to-follow sequences . . . it may draw reluctant readers into the fold. Babymouse fans may find enjoyment here.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781627794626\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40656596566222,"sku":"9781627794626","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_4c018193-93b3-4414-b791-3b8e89bef86f.jpg?v=1639451273","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781627794626","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}