As well as Paddington, Michael Bond was also the creator of the inimitable Olga da Polga, guinea-pig, teller of tall tales and all-round irresistible character.
With a new TV series coming to CBeebies, publisher Oxford has published the stories in appealing new paperback editions.
In this collection, Olga is busy as ever, helping Graham the tortoise when he falls in love, entering a sponsored squeak, even taking up jogging. She still finds time of course to entertain her friends with her remarkable stories. Life with Olga is never dull, and these little stories are hugely enjoyable, and just the right length for bedtime reading too.
Reviewed by Andrea Reece Andrea Reece has spent almost her entire working life in children’s books, first as publisher, latterly as consultant, project manager and critic. More reviews by Andrea Reece
About Olga Takes Charge
A new edition of the fourth book in Michael Bond's classic series about the unstoppable and much-loved guinea-pig, Olga da Polga. From the author of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond's little guinea-pig with a big imagination has been charming readers for over 50 years. It's a busy time in the Sawdust household and Olga is right in the thick of it.
A new edition of the fourth book in Michael Bond's classic series about the unstoppable and much-loved guinea-pig, Olga da Polga. From the author of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond's little guinea-pig with a big imagination has been charming readers for over 50 years. It's a busy time in the Sawdust household and Olga is right in the thick of it.
She gives out advice to the other animals in the garden, takes part in a sponsored squeak, and even goes jogging! But even though she has lots to do, she still finds time to entertain her friends with her tall tales and amazing stories.
'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
'Olga's tales are tall, furry, and endlessly entertaining.' - Hugh Bonneville
Author
About Michael Bond
Michael Bond 13 Jan 1926 - 28 June 2017. Born in Newbury, Berkshire, England he was educated at Presentation College, Reading. During World War II Michael Bond served in both the Royal Air Force and the Middlesex Regiment of the British Army. He began writing in 1945 and sold his first short story to a magazine called London Opinion. This experience helped him decide that he wanted to be a writer.
Michael Bond never thought of writing for children but, after producing a number of short stories and radio plays, his agent suggested that he adapt a television play for children. His first book, A Bear Called Paddington, was published in 1958 by William Collins & Sons (now HarperCollins Publishers). At the time, Michael Bond was working as a television cameraman for the BBC.
After the first Paddington book was accepted, Michael Bond went on to write a whole series and by 1967 his books were so successful that that he was able to give up his job with the BBC in order to become a full-time writer.
In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children’s literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997.
In 1997 Michael Bond was awarded an OBE for services to children’s literature and this was followed by a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2015.
For the last 37 years of his life Michael Bond lived in London, not far from Paddington Station where it all began. He continued to write until shortly before he died on 27th June 2017, aged 91.
A new edition of the fourth book in Michael Bond's classic series about the unstoppable and much-loved guinea-pig, Olga da Polga. From the author of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond's little guinea-pig with a big imagination has been charming readers for over 50 years.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Olga Takes Charge and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Olga Takes Charge features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Olga Takes Charge was written by Michael Bond and published by OUP Oxford
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