<DIV>Being a classroom hamster means having to be ready for anything?but suddenly there are a lot of big surprises in Humphrey?s world. Some are exciting, like seeing the playground during a fire drill and getting to roll around in a hamster ball. But some aren?t so good, like a cat creeping around, a different janitor who might be from another planet, and the most shocking thing of all?the possibility of Mrs. Brisbane retiring.<p>Even with all that?s going on, Humphrey makes time to help a few classmates with their problems. But could Mrs. Brisbane leaving school be one problem that?s just too big for this little guy to solve?<p><i>Friendship According to Humphrey</i> received a Christopher Award, and kids voted <i>The World According to Humphrey</i> the winner of children?s choice awards in six states. Plus, it?s been nominated for ten others.<BR><BR></DIV>