The Great Hamster Getaway

Lou Carter, Magda Brol

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Bloomsbury Childrens Books
02 August 2022

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!

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!

By: Lou Carter
Illustrated by: Magda Brol
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 274mm, Width: 245mm,
ISBN: 9781408878934
ISBN 10: 1408878933
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 02 August 2022
Recommended Age: Up to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lou Carter's work as a primary school teacher sparked her love of children’s picture books. The internationally successful There Is No Dragon In This Story was her first picture book with Bloomsbury, followed by There Is No Big Bad Wolf in This Story. Lou lives in Cambridge. Find her on Twitter @LouCarter240. Madga Brol was born in Poland, and turned her hand to picture-book illustration after her children were born. She is the illustrator of Esme's Rock (OUP) and Once Upon a Penguin (Orchard). The Great Hamster Getaway is her first book for Bloomsbury. She lives in London, in a house that keeps her busy with never-ending DIY jobs.

Reviews for The Great Hamster Getaway

A tale about a daring escape - with a twist at the end! ... Hilarious and gorgeously illustrated * Storytime Magazine * This delightful rhyming story about a hamster who wants to escape is a perfect summer read * Bookseller *