Olga da Polga is a guinea-pig with a wild imagination, and from the minute she arrives at her new home, she begins entertaining all the other animals in the garden with her outrageous stories. As well as telling all her tall tales she also has time to get up to all kinds of mischief and have lots of wonderful adventures too.
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There are a great many animal stories on the bookshelves these days, but it takes a lot to beat the charm and gentle humour of Olga da Polga . . . Just sit back and enjoy. (Home and School)
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The first in the series of books about the unstoppable and much-loved guinea-pig, Olga da Polga
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From the very beginning there was not the slightest doubt that Olga da Polga was the sort of guinea-pig who would go places. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
From the very beginning there was not the slightest doubt that Olga da Polga was the sort of guinea-pig who would go places. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I am 9 years old here is my opinion of this book.
This story is about an adventurous Guinea Pig called Olga da Polga.
Olga is bought by Karen Sawdust who takes her home in a motor car, which is a big adventure for a guinea pig. When they get home she meets Noel the cat. Olga tries to impress Noel with increasingly boastful stories. She meets new friends Graham the Tortoise and Fangio the hedgehog. Fangio encourages her to escape from her run, but the outside world is not what she expected and she is really grateful when the Sawdust family find her, cold and injured, and take her home. She makes an amazing recovery after watching the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy on TV!
The story ends on Christmas day when Olga receives a present from Father Christmas.
I really enjoyed this story because,Michael Bond has made the animal characters come to life.
This story is about an adventurous Guinea Pig called Olga da Polga.
Olga is bought by Karen Sawdust who takes her home in a motor car, which is a big adventure for a guinea pig. When they get home she meets Noel the cat. Olga tries to impress Noel with increasingly boastful stories. She meets new friends Graham the Tortoise and Fangio the hedgehog. Fangio encourages her to escape from her run, but the outside world is not what she expected and she is really grateful when the Sawdust family find her, cold and injured, and take her home. She makes an amazing recovery after watching the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy on TV!
The story ends on Christmas day when Olga receives a present from Father Christmas.
I really enjoyed this story because,Michael Bond has made the animal characters come to life.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Micheael Bond creator of Paddington Bear wrote this book about a guinea pig named Olga da Polga once owned by his daughter. Olga starts life in a Suburban pet shop before being rescued by Karen Sawdust who takes her to live in the sawdust family's back garden. Olga makes many new friends with the other Sawdust pets and wildlife in the Garden, queen of the tall tale, she even has a run in with the Surrey Panther! A must for all childrens bookshelves.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I read this book when I was aged between eight and eleven. We had a reading workshop at school and this was one of the books recommended.
It was a much loved and treasured book in my youth that still gives me fond memories even after twenty odd years! Having mislaid my original copy, I am extremely pleased to find that this book will again be available, especially as my two young nieces have pet guineapigs and should enjoy the stories every bit as much as I did all those years ago. In fact, I'm looking forward to reading this book again!!
Anyone that loved being told stories as a child (or even as an adult!) will love the imagination of Olga Da Polga. Definately up there with Hamlyn and Hans Christian Anderson.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By L. Kelly
Format:Paperback
I first read this book when I was about 10 years old when I had a few guinea pigs of my own. I recently re-read it (I'm now 44) and enjoyed it just as much as I did all those years ago. The combination of Michael Bond's writing style and illustrations by Hans Helweg make this book and the rest of the series a real gem whatever age you are. I'd suggest all guinea pig owners read it to understand what their pets really need to make them happy!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Vivs
Format:Hardcover
I've always loved Olga da Polga, but this edition is the best by MILES ... the pictures are completely and utterly wonderful. Catherine Rayner has captured the essence of Olga in the most endearing way, and the stories are beautifully refreshed by the vitality of her drawing. It's the perfect present for any child between 4 and 9 - AND for parents who remember reading it when they were young!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Kazzabee
Format:Hardcover
I read the Olga da Polga books when I was a kid and am now reading them to my 7-year old daughter. This book has stood the test of time and both of us absolutely loved it. Michael Bond is famous for Paddington Bear, but I think Olga is even more engaging and endearing character. His writing is brilliant and will enrapture you, regardless of age. I enjoyed reading it just as much now as I did when I was 7, unlike some more recent kids books I have to plough through at bedtime (repetitive-plot fairy books anyone?). And of course Catherine Rayner's fabulous drawings bring Olga to life. Buy this book! You won't regret it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Execellent book both for adults and children alike. Written in a style that appeals to children and also to the adult reader.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given the Olga Da Polga books when I was a little girl because I was and still am crazy about guineapigs (I currently have 8 of them!). I really loved the stories told from the guineapigs perspective, I found them truly entertaining. I still enjoy reading them now and have my originals which I read to my own children. I see that since I was a girl there have been additions to the series and I am going to buy them!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
such fun
My sister and i read the olga da polga books as children, so it was great to be able to re- read with my girls (5&nearly 3). I love the simplicity & innocence of the story. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Angeleyes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots of fun
Bought for 9 year old grandson who had just brought home the class guinea pig for the holiday. He loved the book even if it was a bit young for him and he is not an enthusiastic... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Library lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
A really great read for child and adults.
My daughter loved it. It was a pleasure to read it to her and she will have great enjoyment reading it to her self.
My daughter loved it. It was a pleasure to read it to her and she will have great enjoyment reading it to her self.
Published 21 days ago by Doris
4.0 out of 5 stars
A book for Paddy
I bought this book for my son Paddy to enable him to have stories he can either read to himself or to me and his mum. He is seven years old and a good reader. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Philip Carey
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bored
My son read this at 8 and was bored stupid by it. Maybe it's not a boys book. He's an avid reader but this one just didn't light his candle.
Published 2 months ago by mcah
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Sawdust People!
As we own 2 Guinea Pigs, I thought my Daughter would like to read a story about one. I bought this for the Kindle & downloaded it & then sat & read it myself! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs G L Platt
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap paper and not enough illustrations
I expected something more like the Paddington books.
Colour pictures and less text. I must have misunderstood what I was buying! Read more
Colour pictures and less text. I must have misunderstood what I was buying! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Puppet Queen
4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent & interesting
i rated this book four stars because,
•there were animals involved,
•olga da polga is a cooooool name,
•it is not to long & not to short (in a good way. Read more
•there were animals involved,
•olga da polga is a cooooool name,
•it is not to long & not to short (in a good way. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Isobel MacLennan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Olga Da Polga - a beautiful book
I read this book to my 6 year old daughter, and we both adored Olga Da Polga, her delightful animal friends and her adventures. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Chickadee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Olga Strikes Again
Michael Bond spins a very entertaining tale. A pity the illustrations were more basic than in earlier editions. Still delightful.
Published 5 months ago by Rebecca Davis
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