Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime and start saving today with fast, free delivery

Kindle
$0.00

Audiobook
$0.99
with membership

Hardcover
$22.92

Paperback
$7.95

$7.95 with 12 percent savings

List Price: $8.99

Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns

FREE delivery Thursday, April 17 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35

Or Prime members get FREE delivery Tomorrow, April 13. Order within 15 hrs 18 mins.

In Stock

$$7.95 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details

Ships from

Amazon.com

Sold by

Amazon.com

Returns

30-day refund/replacement

Payment

Secure transaction

Add a gift receipt for easy returns

Other sellers on Amazon

New & Used (61) from $1.88 + $3.98 shipping

Great book for intermediate readers Kimberly Duncan

Image Unavailable

Image not available for
Color:

To view this video download Flash Player

Follow the author

Name: Woof: A Bowser and Birdie Novel (Bowser and Birdie, 1): Quinn, Spencer: 9780545643320: Amazon.com: Books
Price: 7.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1024 reviews)

Spencer Quinn

Follow

Woof: A Bowser and Birdie Novel (Bowser and Birdie, 1) Paperback – April 26, 2016

by Spencer Quinn (Author)

1,024 ratings

Book 1 of 3: Bowser and Birdie

See all formats and editions

{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$7.95","priceAmount":7.95,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"7","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"95","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"fgxNWkcILxo53rmxFTqXvTCcmisOnRCj98UIoeLBjOvLeXc3EK9KpaIOFbuiplzSW9ETyX%2BYy%2FSE%2BuS1AQkTPPH47JfqwCW0EMilvfKBe3JRGjhUXWAjpvQYIsS%2BKdhK7fYtM44EPjHHXLSoEr3Lww%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

"I defy anyone to read this book -- kid or adult -- without a big, goofy grin." -- HARLAN COBEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author

The New York Times Bestselling MysteryThere is trouble brewing in the Louisiana swamp -- Bowser can smell it. Bowser is a very handsome and only slightly slobbery dog, and he can smell lots of things. Like bacon. And rawhide chews! And the sweat on humans when they're lying.Birdie Gaux, the girl Bowser lives with, also knows something is wrong. It's not just that her grammy's stuffed prize marlin has been stolen. It's the weird rumor that the marlin is linked to a missing treasure. It's the truck that seems to be following Birdie and the bad feeling on the back of her neck.When Birdie and Bowser start digging into the mystery, not even Bowser's powerful sniffer can smell just how menacing the threat is. And when the danger comes straight for Birdie, Bowser knows it up to him to sic 'em.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Advance Praise for Woof:"Spencer Quinn speaks two languages -- suspense and dog -- fluently."--STEPHEN KING, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Imagine Scout Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird setting out to solve a mystery with the aid of a charming, slobbery dog. You'll wish you had Birdie and Bowser as your very best friends."--KATHRYN LASKY, New York Times bestselling author"Bowser and Birdie sent me into giggle fits and won my heart. Bowser deserves the Bucketful of Bacon Award for Best Dog Ever!"--JUDE WATSON, New York Times bestselling author

About the Author

Spencer Quinn is the author of the New York Times bestselling Chet and Bernie mystery books and the stand-alone novel The Right Side, both for adults. His novels for kids include the New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie novel, Woof, and the follow-up, Arf, as well as the Edgar Award-nominated Echo Falls series. Spencer lives with his wife, Diana, and dogs, Audrey and Pearl, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; Reprint edition (April 26, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0545643325
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0545643320
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 650L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1 x 7.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #274,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,907 in Children's Dog Books (Books)
- #2,524 in Children's Mystery, Detective, & Spy
- #8,299 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)

Customer Reviews:
1,024 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Upload your video

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

Spencer Quinn

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Spencer Quinn lives on Cape Cod with his dog, Audrey. He is currently working on the next Chet and Bernie novel.

Customer reviews

1,024 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Review this product

Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers enjoy this book as a fun read for both adults and young readers, with a fast-paced plot that's easy to follow. Moreover, the story is told from the perspective of a dog, making it particularly appealing to dog lovers. Additionally, customers appreciate the writing style, with one noting how effectively it captures a dog's thoughts, and find the characters, particularly Chet and Bernie, delightful. The book receives positive feedback for its humor, with one customer mentioning that each page made them smile.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

Readability Story quality Character development Perspective Writing quality Humor Pacing

71 customers mention "Readability"71 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and fun to read, particularly enjoying it as a great read for both adults and young readers, including tweens, teens, and children.

"...their attention spans and that's what makes the book so interesting and fun. If you have a pre-teen or even a teenager, this is a great book...." Read more

"...Personally, I prefer Bernie. But I'm old. This is probably a great kid's book. I was also hoping we might meet a different dog...." Read more

"...adopts at the beginning of the book, and together, they make one beautiful team...." Read more

"A fun read! Not an award winner, but definitely worth the time. Looking forward to the rest of this series." Read more

46 customers mention "Story quality"42 positive4 negative

Customers find the book's story engaging and suspenseful, with one customer noting it's more detailed than expected.

"...the world makes him a delightful narrator: He generally has good insights into humans but doesn’t always understand exactly what’s going on, and..." Read more

"...Quinn creates a fascinating, believable mystery novel about a young girl and her grandmother struggling to keep their Cajun country bait shop from..." Read more

"...This is a mystery story, albeit for kids. There is no doubt that Mr. Quinn has a dog or dogs and loves them...." Read more

"...Some death, very suspenseful. And there's not just one mystery, but two!..." Read more

23 customers mention "Character development"23 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Chet and Bernie, and one customer notes that Birdie is a terrific young heroine.

"...And herein lies the weakness. Bernie Little is marvelously adult, and marvelously human...." Read more

"...the poignancy of the accompanying humans and their feelings without breaking character...." Read more

"loved the story and the characters. have been a staunch readers of everyone of Spencer Quinn's books and short stories...." Read more

"...I naturally read it before giving and found it to be as delightful as Chet and Bernie, and toned down a bit on language and situations, making it..." Read more

23 customers mention "Perspective"23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's perspective from a dog's point of view, describing it as a great interpretation of a dog's psyche.

"...The great thing about Spencer Quinn's books are that he really DOES understand dogs...." Read more

"...The dog's thoughts are HILARIOUS, and yet the author manages to convey the poignancy of the accompanying humans and their feelings without breaking..." Read more

"...written for kids, is in the same vein as the C&B books: told from the dog's point of view. The dog character is not Chet, but he might as well be...." Read more

"I loved the story being told from the perspective of the dog. It really makes you stop and think about what might be going through your pet's mind...." Read more

23 customers mention "Writing quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting that it is easy to read and comprehensible, with the story being told in the voice of the dog.

"...can get, and Bowser’s dog’s-eye view of the world makes him a delightful narrator: He generally has good insights into humans but doesn’t always..." Read more

"...one sitting, laughed, cringed and more, because this author knows how to tell a story. Chet lite is way better than no Chet at all." Read more

"...Meanwhile, though, the dog remains a wonderfully witty narrator in spite of, or because of, all the things about human society that he doesn't..." Read more

"...and yet not an insult to adults, which makes it very useful for people trying to learn English...." Read more

13 customers mention "Humor"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with one mentioning that each page made them smile.

"...and second, I read it in one sitting, laughed, cringed and more, because this author knows how to tell a story...." Read more

"...Quinn's gentle sense of humor is an even better treat than the Cheetos his dog-authors cherish." Read more

"...lover has to smile at Bowser's take on his world: good natured, sometimes goofy, always loyal. The story is fast paced with plenty of suspense...." Read more

"...But I finally bought it and am so happy I did. Each page made me smile and I was thoroughly entertained...." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, finding it fascinating and fast-paced, with one customer noting there are several areas open for expansion in future stories.

"...Quinn creates a fascinating, believable mystery novel about a young girl and her grandmother struggling to keep their Cajun country bait shop from..." Read more

"GREAT mystery with theft, break-ins, night expeditions and SO much more. Some death, very suspenseful. And there's not just one mystery, but two!..." Read more

"Delightful tale! I enjoyed it (and Birdie and Bowser) immensely. Highly recommended. Quite the ending, too! I love this author." Read more

"...It also leaves several areas open for expansion in future stories...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.

Bonnie Stevens
A Delightful Book for Dog-Loving Young Readers
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
Verified Purchase

This is a charming book. Birdie’s about as likable as a heroine can get, and Bowser’s dog’s-eye view of the world makes him a delightful narrator: He generally has good insights into humans but doesn’t always understand exactly what’s going on, and expressions such as “wait until the cows come home” get him seriously confused. It’s heart-warming to see how devoted these two are to each other. The book’s pace is a bit leisurely at first, but it picks up as Birdie becomes increasingly involved in investigating the theft of a stuffed marlin. Young readers should be able to catch some of the clues, and I think they’ll enjoy trying to solve the mystery. I’m planning to give this book to my dog-crazy eight-year-old granddaughter, and I can just picture her relishing this pair’s adventures and giggling at the jokes—and, perhaps, giving her own dog an extra hug when she finishes.

Read more

7 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Kindle Customer
After two chapters I ordered a copy for my young friend
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2016
Verified Purchase
I love Chet and Bernie books so I was excited to see what Spencer Quinn had to offer for kids. Even though I'm a grandma, I'm still a kid at heart and read my favorite books from my youth once a year. About two chapters into this book I realized that my young friend Jessi would love this book so I ordered the paperback edition for her. And I was right.(Aren't grandmas usually right?) She did really like the book. The great thing about Spencer Quinn's books are that he really DOES understand dogs. Their tongues are longer than their attention spans and that's what makes the book so interesting and fun. If you have a pre-teen or even a teenager, this is a great book. A combination of mystery and fun are entwined with the emotions of a young girl who misses her mother, who is working on an oil rig off the coast of Africa. Try it. You'll like it..

Read more

8 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Kindle Customer
chet and bernie lite
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2015
Verified Purchase
I wasn't going to buy this book, because it's for children. Then I got an email from goodreads/Spencer Quinn touting it. I figured why not, I'm in withdrawal from Chet as it is. The main character, besides Bowzer, who is 8 months old, is Birdie, age 11. And herein lies the weakness. Bernie Little is marvelously adult, and marvelously human. The contrast between Chet's perfect, devoted dog-ness and Bernie's imperfect adult human-ess is one of the major and many charms of the Chet and Bernie series. Dogs are basically furry children. So to create some kind of dynamic in this book, the child has to act like a grown up. Personally, I prefer Bernie. But I'm old. This is probably a great kid's book.
I was also hoping we might meet a different dog. Bowzer is essentially Chet, complete with his "amigo" s (wouldn't we use another term in Louisiana, maybe cher, or even amie?), but with a less interesting back story.
In spite of the above observations, I gave this book 4 stars, first, because I am not it's target audience. and second, I read it in one sitting, laughed, cringed and more, because this author knows how to tell a story. Chet lite is way better than no Chet at all.

Read more

3 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Orson Scott Card
Best novel from the point of view of a dog
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016
Verified Purchase
Best novel from the point of view of a dog that I've ever read. Quinn creates a fascinating, believable mystery novel about a young girl and her grandmother struggling to keep their Cajun country bait shop from getting crushed by a ruthless competitor. The girl and her dog don't do anything that strains believability - the dog, especially, remains within dog-land with everything he actually does. Meanwhile, though, the dog remains a wonderfully witty narrator in spite of, or because of, all the things about human society that he doesn't understand. We enjoy the dog because of his voice, and come to love him for his fierce loyalty. I loved this book as an adult reader; the children I know who have read it love it, if anything, more.

Read more

21 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Terracotta Dove
DELIGHTFUL!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019
Verified Purchase
Birdie is the 11 year old heroine and Bowser is the going-to-eat-you-out-of-house-&-home mutt she adopts at the beginning of the book, and together, they make one beautiful team. The story is told from Bowser's point of view, a literary device I've previously had no patience for, but it works SO well here. The dog's thoughts are HILARIOUS, and yet the author manages to convey the poignancy of the accompanying humans and their feelings without breaking character.

Regardless of your age and your usual tastes, this one is guaranteed to please. Highly, HIGHLY recommended.

Read more

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report
BarefootPilgrim
Woof! Ha! Ha!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
Verified Purchase
A fun read! Not an award winner, but definitely worth the time. Looking forward to the rest of this series.

Read more

Helpful

Report
RMH
A Chet & Bernie Type Mystery for Kids
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2015
Verified Purchase
Well, I admit that I'm a Spencer Quinn fan. I've read all his Chet & Bernie books and loved each and every one. This book, although written for kids, is in the same vein as the C&B books: told from the dog's point of view. The dog character is not Chet, but he might as well be. He's written the same way as Chet is. He is Bowser, and his owner is a young girl named Birdie. This is a mystery story, albeit for kids. There is no doubt that Mr. Quinn has a dog or dogs and loves them. He knows them, and I think any kid who has a dog and likes mysteries will definitely like this book. Those who don't have a dog, will wish they did.

Read more

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Report
Melanie J. Dulaney
Perfect for fans of mysteries and lovable dogs!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017
Verified Purchase
This Texas Bluebonnet nominee for 2016-2017 is a terrific "girl and her dog" mystery set in the bayous of Louisiana. Readers will love slobbery mutt Bowser and his ability to smell a lie on humans and to love his owner, Birdie. Both Bowser and Birdie are determined to solve the mystery of Grandma's stolen trophy Marlin and soon discover that the theft may lead them to a long lost treasure. Told from Bowser's point of view makes for very entertaining versions of what is happening with those odd humans and keeps this book moving all the way to its somewhat unexpected conclusion. And the best news is that Quinn quickly followed this book with another Bowser and Birdie mystery--Arf! Both are highly recommended for mystery/dog story fans from 4th grade and up.

Read more

8 people found this helpful

Helpful

Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English

David R. Fordham
Book
Reviewed in Canada on May 17, 2021
Verified Purchase

It is perfect . .

Read more
Report
Lissi
Bowser und Birdie, Chet und Bernie.....
Reviewed in Germany on May 10, 2015
Verified Purchase
Ein MUSS für jeden Liebhaber der Hundekrimis von Spencer Quinn.
Das Buch ist ausgewiesen für " young adults ", macht aber auch
älteren adults richtig viel Spaß beim Lesen. Man sollte keinen
hochwertigen Wahnsinnskrimi erwarten, wer aber beim Lesen gerne
schmunzelt oder gar herzhaft lacht, ist in diesem Buch richtig gut
aufgehoben. Leider nur knapp 300 Seiten.... Lieber Spencer Quinn:
schneller schreiben !

Read more
Report
Translate review to English
Evelyn Seto
Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2016
Verified Purchase
An entertaining and easy read!

Read more
Report
Amazon Customer
Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2016
Verified Purchase
Always love Spencer Quinn's books. Have my Grandson reading them too

Read more
Report
Lisa O'grady
Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2015
Verified Purchase
Just another wonderful book by my favourite author.

Read more
Report

See more reviews

Amazon Prime includes:

Follow the author

Woof: A Bowser and Birdie Novel (Bowser and Birdie, 1) Paperback – April 26, 2016

Purchase options and add-ons

Frequently bought together

Customers who viewed this item also viewed

Editorial Reviews

Review

About the Author

Product details

Videos

Videos for this product

About the author

Spencer Quinn

Customer reviews

Review this product

Customers say

Select to learn more

Images in this review

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.

Top reviews from other countries

5.0 out of 5 stars Book

5.0 out of 5 stars Bowser und Birdie, Chet und Bernie.....

4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

Book

Bowser und Birdie, Chet und Bernie.....

Four Stars

Five Stars

Five Stars