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For any kid who ever wanted a hamster: careful what you wish for!
Olly Brown is hamster
obsessed
, but he never gets to take home the Year 6 class hamster. His dad won’t allow any pets. But then the most amazing thing happens: a hamster shows up in Olly’s house anyway! And it seems smart. Like, really smart.
This new hamster, Tibbles, is in awe of Olly, and it turns out Tibbles is one of many: there’s a whole civilization of super-advanced, intelligent hamsters who seem to be worshipping Olly … as a god?
THIS IS SO AWESOME! But how is this possible???
- A laugh-out-loud story that will also melt readers’ hearts
- Perfect for fans of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken and Pamela Butchart’s books!
- Hilarious illustrations throughout by illustrator Jack Noel
Our May 2023 Ages 7-8 Book of the Month
Our Book of the Month for Age 7+ is Olly Brown, God of Hamsters by Bethany Walker. For any kid who ever wanted a hamster: Careful what you wish for! Olly Brown never gets to take home the class hamster as his overprotective dad won’t allow any pets. But then the most amazing thing happens: a hamster shows up in Olly’s house anyway! This new hamster, Tibbles, is part of a whole civilization of super-advanced, intelligent hamsters who seem to be worshipping Olly…as a god? This is so awesome! But how is it possible?
This is a laugh-out-loud story about a shy boy learning to embrace the limelight that will melt readers’ hearts. Hilariously illustrated throughout by Jack Noel, this is a perfect book for reluctant readers and fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken and Pamela Butchart.

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616 in SCB Offer September 2025
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ISBN
9780702324840
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April 13th, 2023
Accelerated Reader
AR book level: 6.0; Middle years; 6.0 points
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