Guinea Dog

by Patrick Jennings

Rufus desperately wants  a dog, but his fussy work-at-home father won’t hear of it.  Instead, his mom buys Rufus a guinea pig.  What a disappointment!  Rufus names the guinea pig Fido,  just so his father won’t forget that Rufus really wants a dog instead.  Oddly, this guinea pig acts  more like a dog than a rodent. She sits on command, she fetches sticks, and she buries bones. Fido has a big presence for a small fluffy critter, causing all kinds of noise and trouble.

The characters are believeable and the dialogue is very funny.  Fido is a unique character who’ll win you over just like she wins over Rufus.  Guinea Dog  is a nominee for the William Allen White award that will really appeal to kids 9-12. Jennings also wrote We Can’t All Be Rattlesnakes and Invasion of the Dognappers. Reviewed by Victoria

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