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Synopsis
Sam Waters is desperate to have a pet. But his parents say that first, Sam must prove he's responsible. So he takes an after-school job in a pet store called Little Shop of Hamsters. To his horror, Sam soon finds that cute, little hamsters can become very uncute monsters. Suddenly, Sam isn't fighting for a pet--he's fighting to survive!
Is Little Shop of Hamsters appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
This middle grade horror comedy features hamsters transforming into monsters, creating scary but age-appropriate peril without graphic violence or intense horror. Brief creature-based scares suitable for kids who enjoy R.L. Stine's Goosebumps style.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include animal harm and body horror.
Who'll love this
Kids who love scary stories and funny monster adventures will enjoy watching Sam face off against hamsters turned monsters in this thrilling pet store nightmare.