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heidisreads's review against another edition
3.0
This book made me smile - a nice, humorous story about a boy and his dog..errr guinea pig!
meghan111's review against another edition
4.0
Extremely funny kids chapter book - enjoyable for both kids and adults.
"'Copy that' was my new favorite way of saying 'okay,' replacing, 'Gotcha, chief,' which Dad recently made me stop saying."
'How'd your hamster die?' I asked.
'Natural causes.'
'Like lightning or something?'"
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
In this charming book by Patrick Jennings, Rufus longs for the day that his father lifts his "no dogs" ban in their house. But since there seems to be no sign of that ever happening, his mother tries to appease him by getting him a guinea pig. But Rufus soon discovers that this is no ordinary guinea pig. This rotund little rodent with a white mohawk runs, fetches, rolls over, and even barks!
I could not stop smiling the entire time I read this book. Patrick Jennings had me believing that there was really a guinea pig out there in the world that acted like a dog, and not only that, but he made me wish I could have one!
I could not stop smiling the entire time I read this book. Patrick Jennings had me believing that there was really a guinea pig out there in the world that acted like a dog, and not only that, but he made me wish I could have one!
gwenby's review against another edition
3.0
Cute. The kids are supposed to be 5th graders, but their vocabulary is more at an 8th grade level. Still, could be a way to teach them some vocabulary words.
wendyk's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Rufus wants a pet and not just any pet, a dog. The best pet in the world. But his dad says no and he's not budging. So his mom get him the next best thing, a guinea pig. Which is definitely not a dog or the the next best thing. If Rufus' dad thought a dog would be a bother, he hasn't met Fido the guinea dog. She may be tiny, but she can cause big trouble. Maybe she'll convince his dad to finally let him get a dog.
Funny and fast-paced, this is a great pet story for young readers.
Funny and fast-paced, this is a great pet story for young readers.
llkendrick's review against another edition
5.0
Listened to this on a road trip with the whole family and we all really enjoyed it! Many laugh out loud moments and teaches good lessons. We thought it was especially funny because the dad and son in the story act a lot like the dad and son in our family.
emilym4488's review against another edition
4.0
Guinea Dog Collection, Books 1-3
Patrick Jennings
Spend 9 hours reading three childrens novels to have a 25 minute discussion with a student about his favorite books……? Worth it!
This is actually a pretty darn cute series. It is listed as grade 3 reading, but I have no clue how to properly judge if that’s legit or not.
As with any book, there are pros and cons. My least favorite characters were my student’s favorite characters - and vice versa!
4/5
Patrick Jennings
Spend 9 hours reading three childrens novels to have a 25 minute discussion with a student about his favorite books……? Worth it!
This is actually a pretty darn cute series. It is listed as grade 3 reading, but I have no clue how to properly judge if that’s legit or not.
As with any book, there are pros and cons. My least favorite characters were my student’s favorite characters - and vice versa!
4/5
buuboobaby's review
4.0
Very cute! I want a Guinea Dog!! Full review here:
http://www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=4514
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