Rufus has been dreaming of getting a dog. But his dad has a few objections. Rufus's mom actually comes home with a guinea pig. And if Rufus's dad thinks dogs are a problem, he won't know what hit him when he meets the Guinea Pig that Thinks She's a Dog.

Book Synopsis

Rufus has been dreaming of getting a dog. His best friend has one. His worst friend has one. But his dad has a few objections: They whine. They gnaw. They bark. They scratch. They beg. They drool. Rufus pays no attention when his mom offers her think-outside-the-box suggestion, because she can't be serious. She can't be. She can be. And she actually comes home with a guinea pig. And if Rufus's dad thinks dogs are a problem, he won't know what hit him when he meets the Guinea Pig That Thinks She's a Dog. She barks. She bites. She'll eat your homework.

Review Quotes

"[T]he undeniably funny plot moves along, and readers into beginning chapter books should enjoy this wry story of wish fulfillment." --Kirkus Reviews

-- (3/15/2010 12:00:00 AM)

"Early chapter-book readers will enjoy this humorous tale." --School Library Journal

-- (9/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)

"Jennings injects magic realism into a story filled with believable yet flawed characters, resulting in a satisfying story....[A] good choice for readers making the transition to chapter books." --Booklist

-- (6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)

Rufus' narration is fresh and funny, particularly when he's poking fun at his father or observing the complex dynamics of boy-girl interactions, and his descriptions of Fido's wiggly behind and raucous screeching only add to the story's playful charm." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

-- (6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Patrick Jennings blasted onto the children's book scene with his critically acclaimed "Faith and the Electric Dogs," which received numerous starred reviews and is now in film development." Guinea Dog" was called "a very funny book...would be particularly great for fifth-grade boys." by wired.com. Now that his children are middle-grade age, he has turned his focus to writing funny, easily accessible stories that will appeal to middle-schoolers. A former resident of Bisbee, Arizona, Jennings now lives in Washington State.
You can visit him online at www.patrickjennings.com.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .46 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-9 Years

Series Title: Guinea Dog

Sub-Genre: Animals

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Number of Pages: 200

Publisher: Egmont USA

Theme: Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.

Format: Paperback

Author: Patrick Jennings

Language: English

Street Date: April 26, 2011

TCIN: 93373697

UPC: 9781606841532

Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-8189

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.6 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.46 pounds

We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.

This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.

See the return policy for complete information.