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

Dave Lowe, illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond