Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings Scholastic Paperback Ages 8-12

tlc49
(7459)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $3.49
Condition:
Very Good
“This is a Scholastic edition. No writing or tears. Some wear on cover.”
2 available
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Shipping:
US $4.63 USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Thu, Dec 4 and Mon, Dec 8 to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Payments:
       Diners Club
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:224100776380
Last updated on Nov 30, 2025 10:33:52 PSTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“This is a Scholastic edition. No writing or tears. Some wear on cover.”
Country of Origin
Guinea
ISBN
9781606841532
Book Title
Guinea Dog
Book Series
Guinea Dog Ser.
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Item Length
7.6 in
Publication Year
2011
Format
Digest Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.4 in
Author
Patrick Jennings
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Animals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc., School & Education, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Width
5.7 in
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN-10
160684153X
ISBN-13
9781606841532
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11038708266

Product Key Features

Book Title
Guinea Dog
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc., School & Education, General, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Patrick Jennings
Book Series
Guinea Dog Ser.
Format
Digest Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz
Item Length
7.6 in
Item Width
5.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"Jennings' salute to kids who get less (and more) than they ask for offers a unique and hilarious take on boy-dog bonding. Fifth-grader Rufus begs for a dog, but because Dad says no (in an enumerated list), Mom brings home a guinea pig. Rufus is disappointed, and Dad is annoyed, but because the pet shop has vanished, they are stuck with a rodent that barks, fetches sticks, whines, and licks faces. Rufus is both embarrassed (what will his friends think?) and charmed by Fido's doglike behaviors; the scale finally tips in the pig's direction when he executes a perfect, Lassie-like rescue of his master. As he did in Faith and the Electric Dogs (1996) and more recently in We Can't All Be Rattlesnakes (2009), Jennings injects magic realism into a story filled with believable yet flawed characters, resulting in a satisfying story. Short, manageable chapters; a breezy, conversational style; and identifiable characters (the bully, the show-off, the obsessive stay-at-home dad) make this a good choice for readers making the transition to chapter books." Booklist, "Fifth-grader Rufus's only wish is to get a dog, but his work-at-home dad objects. He lists numerous reasons, including that dogs lick peoples faces, chase cars, and eat dead things. Rufus's mom brings home a guinea pig instead in an attempt to fulfill her son's desire for a pet. To his surprise, the guinea pig, which he names Fido, acts like a dog. She obeys his commands and chews his dad's shoes. When Rufus's family decides to return the animal to the pet store, a classmate is willing to buy her to replace her hamster. But Rufus begins to have second thoughts about relinquishing the guinea pig. Although no explanation is given for why Fido behaves like a dog, children will have no problem accepting the absurdity of the situation. Early chapter-book readers will enjoy this humorous tale." School Library Journal, "A humorous story about an unusual pet. Rufus has but one wisha dog. His stay-at-home Dad does not agree. His list of reasons not to get a dog extends over two pages. Rufus's sympathetic mom brings home a guinea pig, which Rufus has expressly said he does not want. To his surprise, though, the guinea pig (which he sullenly names Fido) behaves like a dog! She obeys every command Rufus gives her, plays tug-o'-war and even chews shoes. His best friend wishes she were his when, during a Frisbee game, out of nowhere, she retrieves the disc and brings it to Rufus. The family decides to return Fido to the pet store, but a classmate is willing to buy her to replace her hamsterand it's then that Rufus begins to have second thoughts. Jennings provides no explanation as to why Fido acts like a dog, asking readers to accept the absurdity along with Rufus. The school characters are fairly one dimensional, but the undeniably funny plot moves along, and readers into beginning chapter books should enjoy this wry story of wish fulfillment." Kirkus Reviews, "Fifth-grader Rufus's only wish is to get a dog, but his work-at-home dad objects. He lists numerous reasons, including that dogs lick people's faces, chase cars, and eat dead things. Rufus's mom brings home a guinea pig instead in an attempt to fulfill her son's desire for a pet. To his surprise, the guinea pig, which he names Fido, acts like a dog. She obeys his commands and chews his dad's shoes. When Rufus's family decides to return the animal to the pet store, a classmate is willing to buy her to replace her hamster. But Rufus begins to have second thoughts about relinquishing the guinea pig. Although no explanation is given for why Fido behaves like a dog, children will have no problem accepting the absurdity of the situation. Early chapter-book readers will enjoy this humorous tale." --School Library Journal, "[T]he undeniably funny plot moves along, and readers into beginning chapter books should enjoy this wry story of wish fulfillment." --Kirkus Reviews, "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, 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, "A humorous story about an unusual pet. Rufus has but one wish--a dog. His stay-at-home Dad does not agree. His list of reasons not to get a dog extends over two pages. Rufus's sympathetic mom brings home a guinea pig, which Rufus has expressly said he does not want. To his surprise, though, the guinea pig (which he sullenly names Fido) behaves like a dog! She obeys every command Rufus gives her, plays tug-o'-war and even chews shoes. His best friend wishes she were his when, during a Frisbee game, out of nowhere, she retrieves the disc and brings it to Rufus. The family decides to return Fido to the pet store, but a classmate is willing to buy her to replace her hamster--and it's then that Rufus begins to have second thoughts. Jennings provides no explanation as to why Fido acts like a dog, asking readers to accept the absurdity along with Rufus. The school characters are fairly one dimensional, but the undeniably funny plot moves along, and readers into beginning chapter books should enjoy this wry story of wish fulfillment." --Kirkus Reviews, "Jennings' salute to kids who get less (and more) than they ask for offers a unique and hilarious take on boy-dog bonding. Fifth-grader Rufus begs for a dog, but because Dad says no (in an enumerated list), Mom brings home a guinea pig. Rufus is disappointed, and Dad is annoyed, but because the pet shop has vanished, they are stuck with a rodent that barks, fetches sticks, whines, and licks faces. Rufus is both embarrassed (what will his friends think?) and charmed by Fido's doglike behaviors; the scale finally tips in the pig's direction when he executes a perfect, Lassie-like rescue of his master. As he did in Faith and the Electric Dogs (1996) and more recently in We Can't All Be Rattlesnakes (2009), Jennings injects magic realism into a story filled with believable yet flawed characters, resulting in a satisfying story. Short, manageable chapters; a breezy, conversational style; and identifiable characters (the bully, the show-off, the obsessive stay-at-home dad) make this a good choice for readers making the transition to chapter books." --Booklist, "Despite his pleadings and various bargaining maneuvers, Rufus' requests for a dog have repeatedly been denied by his work-at-home dad, a clean freak with a strict no-dogs policy. In an effort towards compromise, Rufus' mom brings home a guinea pig one day, and, surprisingly, father and son do indeed reconcile, if only in their shared dislike of the furry rodent. The more time Rufus spends with the ironically named Fido, however, the more he realizes this is no ordinary guinea pig but a mohawked little furball who acts extraordinarily like a real dog; soon Rufus finds himself trying desperately to convince his father and his friends (and maybe even himself) that this rotund guinea dog is the ideal pet. An authentic kid voice and a bit of whimsical wish-fulfillment make for an intriguing twist on the typical boy-and-dog story. 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. Though the realistic subplots aren't quite up to the same level, this is a bouncy and animated pet story, and youngsters hoping for their own puppy privileges will find amusement in Rufus' triumph over the pesky rules of adults." --The Bulletin of the Center for the Children's Books, "Despite his pleadings and various bargaining maneuvers, Rufus' requests for a dog have repeatedly been denied by his work-at-home dad, a clean freak with a strict no-dogs policy. In an effort towards compromise, Rufus' mom brings home a guinea pig one day, and, surprisingly, father and son do indeed reconcile, if only in their shared dislike of the furry rodent. The more time Rufus spends with the ironically named Fido, however, the more he realizes this is no ordinary guinea pig but a mohawked little furball who acts extraordinarily like a real dog; soon Rufus finds himself trying desperately to convince his father and his friends (and maybe even himself) that this rotund guinea dog is the ideal pet. An authentic kid voice and a bit of whimsical wish-fulfillment make for an intriguing twist on the typical boy-and-dog story. 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. Though the realistic subplots aren't quite up to the same level, this is a bouncy and animated pet story, and youngsters hoping for their own puppy privileges will find amusement in Rufus' triumph over the pesky rules of adults." The Bulletin of the Center for the Children's Books
Grade From
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
FIC
Grade To
Sixth Grade
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.

Item description from the seller

About this seller

tlc49

100% positive feedback•21K items sold

Joined Apr 2006
Usually responds within 24 hours
Visit storeContact

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
CollectiblesCraftsBooks & MagazinesClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesToys & HobbiesMovies & TVMusicSporting Goods

Seller feedback (7,550)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • l***4 (81)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past year
    Verified purchase
    This seller was a dream to work with. I purchased multiple items and inquired about combined shipping. She responded in a very short time period and is obviously knowledgeable about ebay procedures. The books were exactly as described, in pristine condition. Well packaged ana arrived quickly.
    Special Listing for lbe4u Sticker Puzzle Books New Lot of 3 (#226736494376)
  • i***k (162)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Love these imagine ink books. So much fun! Book is brand new and it was packed extremely well. Received it in perfect condition. Nice price and shipping was very fast. Arrived sooner than I thought it would. Smooth transaction from start to finish. Great seller that I would gladly buy from again. Thank you!
    Imagine Ink Magic Ink Pictures Peanuts Halloween NEW Color Puzzles Games Age 3+ (#326256417475)
  • l***i (633)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Great seller!! Item arrived quickly, quality just as described, packaging AOK. Very happy, thanks!
    Froggy's Worst Playdate by Jonathan London BRAND NEW (2013, Hardcover) (#223919763656)
See all feedback

Product ratings and reviews

Learn more
5.0
1 product ratings
  • 1 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Most relevant reviews

See all 1 reviews
  • by thepoorhouse_auburn
    May 05, 2020

    Fun series to encourage new readers

    My daughters loved reading the 1st Guinea dog and this lot of books by the same author has brought a new joy of reading.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: joannagail

More to explore :