Reviews

Hamster Princess: Giant Trouble by Ursula Vernon

yapha's review

4.0

Another great fairy tale reinterpretation! This time, Mumfry the battle quail eats a magic bean. When it comes out the other end, it grows into a a giant beanstalk. Of course Harriet climbs up! At the top she discovers a "harpster" (half harp/half hamster) and a goose being held captive by a giant rabbit. (A Giant Lop, of course.) Of course Harriet must rescue them! Filled with same fun wit and amusing take on adventuring, this latest book in the Hamster Princess series is not to be missed! Recommended for grade 1 & up.

the_ghost_penguin_reader's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

nuevecuervos's review

5.0

I wasn't sure we could love Harriet more. We do. And Strings! And Wilbur! Help me. Everything about this is awesome. My kid and I had a fantastic discussion about salespeople and marketing. :D

I, as the adult here, am literally considering running out to buy #5, which is the only one we don't currently have in our possession, just to be able to read it to Kid Little (who is 5), as we apparently have the same level of fandom crush on Harriet, and that is saying something. Fortunately, we have still a pile of books to read, so I can quash that for a while, at least.

can_has_sock's review

4.0

Look, if you've made it this far into the series, you know what you're in for. This is more of that. Also, there is tea.

jbrooxd's review

3.0

Disappointed in this one... Maybe I just don't like Jack and the Beanstalk. I didn't find this one as fun and funny as I have the last two. For me the story was fine - just not great.

elizajaquays's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jennybeastie's review

5.0

Oh Harriet, how delightful your every adventure is. And Wilbur! Such unexpected developments in your giant fighting powers! And Ursula, for real? a Harpster? Hilarious!

bookbrig's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

HARPSTER! Yes, good.

sarahmiller98's review

adventurous funny lighthearted

3.75

ysra's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0