Amelia Bedelia Gets a Break

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! The Amelia Bedelia books are great for growing the vocabularies of newly independent readers. In Amelia Bedelia Gets a Break, Amelia Bedelia is put in charge of caring for her class hamster over a school vacation. But Amelia Bedelia gets more than she bargained for when the hamster goes missing! Amelia Bedelia is left in charge of her class pet—a hamster named Harry—over school break, and she's excited to learn all about caring for an animal. But when Harry goes missing, Amelia Bedelia is upset. Her friends Dawn and Clay help her search the house and make "lost pet" signs, but it seems hopeless, until Amelia Bedelia puts herself in Harry's shoes and finds him hiding in her favorite spot in the house. A Level 1 I Can Read book featuring the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia. More than thirty-five million Amelia Bedelia books sold since 1963! This charming story about friendship and responsibility is perfect for kids just learning to read. A Favorite Character: Join the loveably literal Amelia Bedelia in a brand-new adventure from her childhood. A Lost Class Pet: When Harry the hamster escapes his cage, it's up to Amelia Bedelia to figure out where a tiny, curious pet would go. Friendship and Teamwork: Amelia Bedelia's friends Dawn and Clay are there to help her make signs and search the house. A Surprise Twist: The mystery is solved when Amelia Bedelia finds Harry in her dollhouse—and discovers he isn't a "he" at all!