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Pudsey: My Autobidography
What can happen when you stop chasing your tail, and start chasing your dream?
Earlier this year, a bundle of endless energy and cool choreography called Pudsey bounded onto our TV screens with his owner and best friend Ashleigh Butler and made history as the first dog to win Britain's Got Talent. He wowed with his walking, delighted with his dancing, and his camaraderie with Ashleigh charmed the nation. But what do we really know of his journey to stardom? In this, the most extraordinary celebrity memoir of the year, Pudsey is finally ready to tell his story.
Born into the menagerie of animals that fills the Butler household, Pudsey always knew he was different to his dog-standard brothers and sisters. Never content with the walk-eat-sleep routine, he felt in his bones that he was destined for the stage. With no small amount of help from his fellow pets, and despite some dastardly opposition threatening to thwart him at every turn, he made it. And his Autobidography reveals for the first time exactly how he did it.
It's the bona fido story, straight from the mutt's mouth. So sit down, stay a while, and you'll find out exactly howl the people's pooch made it to the big time.
Earlier this year, a bundle of endless energy and cool choreography called Pudsey bounded onto our TV screens with his owner and best friend Ashleigh Butler and made history as the first dog to win Britain's Got Talent. He wowed with his walking, delighted with his dancing, and his camaraderie with Ashleigh charmed the nation. But what do we really know of his journey to stardom? In this, the most extraordinary celebrity memoir of the year, Pudsey is finally ready to tell his story.
Born into the menagerie of animals that fills the Butler household, Pudsey always knew he was different to his dog-standard brothers and sisters. Never content with the walk-eat-sleep routine, he felt in his bones that he was destined for the stage. With no small amount of help from his fellow pets, and despite some dastardly opposition threatening to thwart him at every turn, he made it. And his Autobidography reveals for the first time exactly how he did it.
It's the bona fido story, straight from the mutt's mouth. So sit down, stay a while, and you'll find out exactly howl the people's pooch made it to the big time.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2012
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June 17, 2013
This book is so cool especially if you love dogs!
December 19, 2013
This is the story that is told by a dog called Pudsey and how he went on to win Britain Got Talent.
Pudsey was the runt of the littler and all the others would push him aside, he thinks that he will be dumped on the street, but Penny who owns the dogs kept him and gave him to Ashleigh for a birthday present.
Pudsey dreams of being a dancer and you find out how he gets there,
You get to meet all the other pets that Penny has and how there all help Pudsey to dance, you have Pudsey Mum, Obi and Indi the collies Smidgit and 30+ Guinea pigs that do line dancing, Handsome Brad the cat that is the top boss of all the pets and he lives a few doors away. and than you have the dog next door called Shredder,
you have a laugh with the things that all the pets get up to when Penny and Ashleigh are out and the party's that there have when Pudsey is in London,
You all so find out what the other pets think of the BGT Judges and how Ashleigh nan get to met David Walliams
It's a great book and you will have a good laugh at some of the things that all the pets get up to
Pudsey was the runt of the littler and all the others would push him aside, he thinks that he will be dumped on the street, but Penny who owns the dogs kept him and gave him to Ashleigh for a birthday present.
Pudsey dreams of being a dancer and you find out how he gets there,
You get to meet all the other pets that Penny has and how there all help Pudsey to dance, you have Pudsey Mum, Obi and Indi the collies Smidgit and 30+ Guinea pigs that do line dancing, Handsome Brad the cat that is the top boss of all the pets and he lives a few doors away. and than you have the dog next door called Shredder,
you have a laugh with the things that all the pets get up to when Penny and Ashleigh are out and the party's that there have when Pudsey is in London,
You all so find out what the other pets think of the BGT Judges and how Ashleigh nan get to met David Walliams
It's a great book and you will have a good laugh at some of the things that all the pets get up to
January 5, 2014
Pudsey: My autobidography is a good read, albeit sometimes it feels childish and geared towards children.
The plot is basic, simply following Pudsey's life from puppy to becoming Ashleigh's Birthday present to performing on Britain's Got Talent. The characters are interesting, almost similar to those of Babe but it's rightfully Pudsey who always stands out. The writing is great although sometimes it feels a bit too simple. This could be to make it accessible for children but more complex words would have been better in places.
Overall, the book is a light read and whilst at times it feels childish, it's entertaining enough to hold your attention.
The plot is basic, simply following Pudsey's life from puppy to becoming Ashleigh's Birthday present to performing on Britain's Got Talent. The characters are interesting, almost similar to those of Babe but it's rightfully Pudsey who always stands out. The writing is great although sometimes it feels a bit too simple. This could be to make it accessible for children but more complex words would have been better in places.
Overall, the book is a light read and whilst at times it feels childish, it's entertaining enough to hold your attention.
June 29, 2013
this is my fav book ever if you do/don't like Britain's Got Talent read this book i found it quite funny but sad at different parts. pudsey is an adorable puppy and YOU NEED TO READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 7, 2012
Cute and adorable!! Perfect for doggie lovers. (:
May 9, 2020
Original approach - having the dog tell his own story. I remember Pudsey as I was still watching BGT back in those days. An endearing tale - or should I say tail? - from a dog who is sadly no longer with us.
June 3, 2022
Such a amazing book about Pudseys life I really enjoyed reading this book from the dog’s perspective. It was funny & heart warming and so lovely to see Ashley and Pudseys relationship though out the book. Dogs lovers will love reading this book xx
August 2, 2020
Great book about the dog who won Britain's Got Talent
April 23, 2021
I gave up reading after a few chapters. The narrative was too childish for me. May be more suited to a younger reader. A shame because I am a fan of Pudsey!
May 6, 2024
A quick easy fun read. Loved it
October 30, 2025
CHildish nonsense .Nothing on pudsey movie book. Fuck you, okay?
December 24, 2025
never watched the show but I Ioved this book because it was from a dogs perspective
November 22, 2019
Wasn't to bad funny book in parts
October 12, 2012
Silly but amusing if you like dogs.
June 23, 2013
loved this book. reminds me of books like "Marley and me" and "The art of rcing in the rain". if you are an animal lover then you must read this book!
June 7, 2014
this book is Amazing especially as I love Border Collie dogs. this book put me in a reading mood everyday and that very rarely happens.
July 28, 2013
A fluffy, light read. Too cute to pass up!
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