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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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A new look for 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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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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.
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good for girls or boys
great little book. Bought for 6 yeat old son, but would suit a girl just as well. Liitle adventures of little fury creature, funny in parts, easy to understand. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. S. M. Codd
Lovely - a must for guinea pig fans! (Old and young!)
I have read this to my son, and he has read it himself a couple of times! It is a really lovely book about the adorable Olga da Polga - and her friends Noel the cat, Fangio the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Chocolate Lover
olga da polga
This was good entertainment for my girls(5 and 7) and the chapters are just right for one a day.
Published 18 months ago by heidi
Fantastic Book
I bought this book last month (April 2009) for my son for his 9th birthday. He is so taken with it that it has bought his reading on in leaps and bounds. Read more
Published on 9 May 2009 by Cherrie Carr
A Childhood favourite
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!). Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2008 by S. D. Williams
Olga da Pola
Execellent book both for adults and children alike. Written in a style that appeals to children and also to the adult reader.
Published on 20 July 2002 by Carol Freeman
Much loved children's story book
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. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2001
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