About This Book
In R.L. Stine's 'Little Shop of Hamsters,' Sam Waters, a boy eager for a pet, takes a job at a hamster-only pet store to prove his responsibility. However, strange candy and 'Insta-Gro' pets from HorrorLand lead to the hamsters transforming into uncute, havoc-wreaking monsters. This chapter book offers a classic Goosebumps-style mild horror adventure, blending a relatable desire for a pet with fantastical, spooky elements. It's suitable for children aged 7-11 who enjoy suspense and a bit of a thrill, exploring themes of responsibility and bravery.
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!
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to be responsible for a pet? How did Sam try to show he was responsible?
2
Have you ever been scared by something that seemed harmless at first? How did you feel?
3
If you could have any pet, what would it be and why?
4
What do you think Sam learned about bravery and facing his fears?
5
What was the strangest thing that happened in the pet store?
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