Cover of Hamster in the holly

Hamster in the holly

by Jean Little

Animal Ark

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

James and Mandy can't wait to shine in their school's holiday play, but the spotlight quickly shifts when Honey the hamster makes a daring escape into the snowy outdoors. The friends embark on a heartwarming adventure to find their tiny pet before the show goes on. Along the way, they learn about caring for animals and the true spirit of the season.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipAnimalsHolidayAdventureAnimal Welfare

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
043944893X
Pages
130
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,578

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Hamsters -- Juvenile fiction.Christmas -- Juvenile fiction.Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction.Veterinarians -- Juvenile fiction.Hamsters -- Fiction.Christmas -- Fiction.Animals -- Treatment -- Fiction.Veterinarians -- Fiction.Juvenile fictionFictionHamstersVeterinariansChristmasAnimalsAnimal welfareTreatmentChildren's fictionAnimals, fiction