My Hamster is a Pirate

by Dave Lowe

Published 1 June 2014

A summer holiday by the sea beckons for the Jinks family, and of course Ben is bringing Stinky, his genius of a hamster, along with him. But a trip to the local museum uncovers the mystery of long-lost stolen diamonds and a map. Does 'X' really mark the spot? And can Stinky and Ben find the hidden loot before the crooks track it down?

The fifth in the acclaimed STINKY AND JINKS series has all the hallmark hilarity, warmth and exciting adventure that readers have come to expect from Dave Lowe.


My Hamster is an Astronaut

by Dave Lowe

Published 1 March 2013

Benjamin Jinks is a normal boy who hates maths, but dreams of sending his hamster into space. Stinky is a hamster-genius, who has grudgingly accepted Ben's challenge . . . But can the pair win the science fair prize ahead of their scheming neighbours? Or will their experiment bring them back down to Earth with a bump?

New talent Dave Lowe's second adventure is brilliantly brought to life by illustrator Mark Chambers in this hilarious read.


My Hamster is a Genius

by Dave Lowe

Published 1 August 2012

'My mum had a long history of unusual punishments . . . And now, thanks to the sticky-taping incident, she announced that she was buying me a pet.'

Meet nine-year-old Benjamin Jinks and his grumpy hamster, Jasper Stinkybottom. Benjamin is a very normal boy who hates maths. Stinky is a brilliant hamster, who likes carrots. Together they are an unstoppable team!
But can they overcome the evil scheming of Ben's maths teacher, Beardy McCreedy?

New talent Dave Lowe's first adventure is brilliantly brought to life by illustrator Mark Chambers in this hilarious read.


My Hamster is a Spy

by Dave Lowe

Published 1 July 2013

Second in a hilarious six-book series about a highly unusual pet hamster.

MY HAMSTER IS A GENIUS was shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2013

A spate of burglaries has hit the neighbourhood, and the Jinks household hasn't been spared. With only a baby monitor, some drawing pins and a penguin-suit to hand, Stinky and Ben put together a plan to catch the criminals. But how will they cope when their scheme starts to unravel?

Illustrated throughout with black and white artwork by The Boy Fitz Hammond.


My Hamster's Got Talent

by Dave Lowe

Published 1 January 2014

Surely a talking hamster must win the prize for 'Most Talented Pet'?

But how can Ben enter without giving away the secret? Skateboarding offers a route to success, but events take a turn for the worse when Stinky goes missing. Never mind the competition, Ben wants his best friend back.

MY HAMSTER IS A GENIUS was shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2013


My Hamster is a Detective

by Dave Lowe

Published 1 October 2014

When Bruiser, Ben's neighbour's cat, goes missing, Stinky the genius hamster thinks it's a cause for celebration. But when Ben's sister's kitten, Delilah, disappears too, things start to look suspicious. It's time for tenacious twosome Stinky and Jinks to spring into action once more . . .

New talent Dave Lowe's sixth adventure is brilliantly brought to life by illustrator Mark Chambers in this hilarious read.