Runaway Hamster

Reach for this book when your child is beginning to experience the weight of independent responsibilities or the anxiety that comes with making a mistake they are afraid to admit. While set in the iconic Sweet Valley universe, Runaway Hamster focuses on the younger iteration of the Wakefield twins as they navigate the panic of losing a classroom pet. It explores the tension between wanting to be seen as mature and the reality of childhood accidents. Parents will appreciate how it models problem-solving and the importance of honesty when things go wrong. It is a gentle, relatable entry point for middle-grade readers into social dynamics and accountability.