Olga Follows Her Nose

Olga da Polga

by Michael Bond

Lots of exciting things are happening at the Sawdust house and Olga da Polga is right in the thick of it. First there's the strange jigsaw puzzle which looks good enough to eat, and then there's a mysterious visitor in the garden who thinks that Olga looks good enough to eat! And as if that weren't enough, Olga and her friends hear some shocking news that turns a perfectly ordinary day into 'Black Friday'... Each story has short chapters, each with their own plot, to build reading confidence.

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 12, 2002

About the author

Michael Bond, CBE was an English children's author. He was the creator of Paddington Bear and wrote about the adventures of a guinea pig named Olga da Polga, as well as the animated BBC TV series The Herbs. Bond also wrote culinary mystery stories for adults featuring Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound, Pommes Frites.

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

According to the current Goodreads description, "Olga Follows Her Nose" is, and I quote, "New Zealand rugby's book of record" - While I do admit that I haven't read any of the Olga da Polga books since I was a very little girl, I'm almost certain that the Olga I remember had very few opinions on the New Zealand rugby team.

As a rule Guinea Pigs are not especially concerned with Rugby. The grass on the pitch is cut far too short to be of interest. I imagine, for example, that Olga da Polga would neither know nor care about the differences between Union and League, let alone how the All Blacks performed this year.

PS Just in case you read this review at some point after Goodreads correct the description for this beloved children's classic, here is how Olga Follows Her Nose was described as of 23/10/22.
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"This is New Zealand rugby's book of record; now in its 69th edition. It includes the sensational victory by the Crusaders in the Super 12, the national provincial championships, the All Blacks' triumph in the Tri-Nations competition, Bledisloe Cup, Ranfurly Shield, National Championship and all other first-class rugby played in New Zealand."

[Leyda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pero por Dios, cómo una unidad de libro puede ser tan bonito.

El modelo de este libro es el mismo: Olga viviendo nuevas experiencias (algunas perjudicarán un poquito a Mr. Sawdust, upsies) y siendo un animalito adorable que no te hace poder más de la dulzura.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the earlier Olga books (too much focus on the humans in this one) but 5 stars for the story of the fox, which we loved! Very sad to have finished the Olga da Polga series :(

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute concept, loved the different animal characters, although Olga herself is a little conceited. Felt the stories themselves were kind of weird though.

[Helen Kollin Fichtel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this with Henry. We are quite the Olga da Polga fans :)

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids and I loved this series! Olga Da Polga's adventures and stories are hilarious. She reminds us of our own guinea pigs. This series is a must read for Paddington fans with guinea pigs at home!