A review by wendyk
Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings

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.