Status
Available
Local notes
R Kin
Collection
Genres
Publication
Hyperion (1996), Paperback, 64 pages
Description
Eight-year-old Judy tries to convince her parents and classmates that her brilliant guinea pig can do all the tricks which she says it can.
Language
Original publication date
1996
Physical description
64 p.; 8.24 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member cmiller05
Some parts of this book are ver much fantasy, as she hears the guinea pigs talking to each other. At the same time it's realistic fiction because it's the girl who hears them saying these things. The author's good at making the story seem like they are talking, but at the same time it could be her
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imagination. Therefore, I've put both. There is action in that the guinea pig almost dies twice, and conflict where no one will believe Judy. Thankfully, there is also resolution in that her dad sees that she is not lying. Show Less
LibraryThing member aleader
This is an enjoyable story about a little girl's pet guinea pig, Jenius. Judy takes on the task of training Jenius for show and tell. The story is told from the guinea pig's point of view with the various animals commenting on their human owners. Not all children can own a dog or a cat. It is nice
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to have books that feature other kinds of pets. Show Less
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Lexile
L
Pages
64