Olga Meets Her Match

A new edition of the second book in Michael Bond's classic series about Olga da Polga, a guinea pig with a big imagination, has been released. During her stay at the seaside, she meets a guinea pig called Boris and they become the best of friends. Will she ever see Boris again?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

A brand-new edition of the second book in Michael Bond's beloved 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 enchanting readers for over 50 years. Olga's family decides she needs a holiday, so they pack her off for a break at the seaside. During her stay, she meets a guinea pig named Boris, and the two of them become the best of friends. All too soon, it is time for Olga to go home. Will she ever see Boris again?

Olga da Polga is a guinea-pig with a big imagination and a love for adventure. She lives with her family in a cozy little house in the countryside. One day, her family decides to take her on a holiday to the seaside. Olga is excited about the trip, but she's also a little nervous. She's never been to the seaside before, and she's not sure what to expect. When they arrive at the seaside, Olga is amazed by the sights and sounds. She sees the ocean for the first time, and she smells the salty air. She meets a lot of new friends, including a guinea pig named Boris. Boris is a little shy, but he's also kind and friendly. Olga and Boris become the best of friends, and they spend their days playing together and exploring the seaside. One day, Olga and Boris decide to go on a little adventure. They climb up a big hill and look out over the ocean. They can see for miles and miles, and they feel like they're on top of the world. As they're climbing back down the hill, Olga and Boris hear a loud noise. They look around and see a big wave coming towards them. They're scared, but they know they have to run. They run as fast as they can, but the wave is too strong. It crashes over them, and they're washed away. Olga and Boris are lost at sea. They're scared and alone, but they know they have to stay together. They paddle as hard as they can, trying to stay afloat. They're cold and hungry, but they're determined to survive. After days of paddling, they finally see a boat in the distance. They paddle towards it, and they're rescued. Olga and Boris are taken back to their family, who are overjoyed to see them safe and sound. They're grateful to the people who rescued them, and they're never going to forget their adventure at the seaside. From that day on, Olga and Boris are even closer friends. They know that they can face anything together, and they're always there for each other. Olga da Polga is a brave and adventurous guinea-pig, and she's never going to forget her trip to the seaside. She's learned that life is full of surprises, and that you should always be prepared for anything. And she's grateful for the love and support of her family and her new friend, Boris.

Weight: 152g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192787477
Edition number: 1