Guinea Pig Classics
6 total works
A Guinea Pig Oliver Twist
by Alex Goodwin, Charles Dickens, and Tess Newall
Published 22 September 2016
Fur and fiction combine in this retelling of Charles Dickens's most famous novel, adorably adapted with an all-star cast of guinea pigs.
In the misery of a workhouse, a poor, fluffy little orphan called Oliver Twist is fed on nothing but thin air and even thinner gruel. By squeaking a fateful question - 'Please, sir, I want some more' - he unwittingly sparks a series of events that lead him to the smoke and grime of the big city, where he encounters a host of four-legged friends and foes such as the crafty Fagin, mischievous Artful Dodger, faithful Nancy and treacherous Bill Sikes, who sweep young Oliver off of his paws and into the underworld of Victorian London.
In the misery of a workhouse, a poor, fluffy little orphan called Oliver Twist is fed on nothing but thin air and even thinner gruel. By squeaking a fateful question - 'Please, sir, I want some more' - he unwittingly sparks a series of events that lead him to the smoke and grime of the big city, where he encounters a host of four-legged friends and foes such as the crafty Fagin, mischievous Artful Dodger, faithful Nancy and treacherous Bill Sikes, who sweep young Oliver off of his paws and into the underworld of Victorian London.
A Guinea Pig Pride & Prejudice
by Jane Austen, Alex Goodwin, Tess Newall, and Tess Gammell
Published 24 September 2015
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.
And Mrs Bennet has five unmarried daughters in want of husbands. Life is fairly uneventful until a promising young man, Mr Bingley, takes the nearby estate of Netherfield Park. And with him comes a handsome friend, whom the ladies see brooding in the corner at the next ball. The dashing Mr Darcy gains the admiration of every lady in the room, until, that is, he refuses to dance with Elizabeth Bennet. As time passes and their acquaintance grows, however, Mr Darcy begins to find Elizabeth's face rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes...
Here is a brand new abridgement of the classic Jane Austen novel - this time with a cute, humble and handsome cast of guinea pigs in the starring roles. It's even more dreamy to fall in love with a furry Mr Darcy.
'This may be the definitive version of Pride and Prejudice. If they could get War and Peace down to this length, it would be a service to mankind' Salman Rushdie
'If you're anything like me, you had no idea how much the world needed a furry rodent reenactment of Lizzie and Darcy's love story until one existed' Melissa Albert
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.
And Mrs Bennet has five unmarried daughters in want of husbands. Life is fairly uneventful until a promising young man, Mr Bingley, takes the nearby estate of Netherfield Park. And with him comes a handsome friend, whom the ladies see brooding in the corner at the next ball. The dashing Mr Darcy gains the admiration of every lady in the room, until, that is, he refuses to dance with Elizabeth Bennet. As time passes and their acquaintance grows, however, Mr Darcy begins to find Elizabeth's face rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes...
Here is a brand new abridgement of the classic Jane Austen novel - this time with a cute, humble and handsome cast of guinea pigs in the starring roles. It's even more dreamy to fall in love with a furry Mr Darcy.
'This may be the definitive version of Pride and Prejudice. If they could get War and Peace down to this length, it would be a service to mankind' Salman Rushdie
'If you're anything like me, you had no idea how much the world needed a furry rodent reenactment of Lizzie and Darcy's love story until one existed' Melissa Albert
The Nutcracker ballet, danced by guinea pigs
As the curtain rises, Clara is opening her presents under the Christmas tree. She falls in love with a present from her godfather Drosselmeyer: a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara falls asleep that night, she is swept up in a battle between the Nutcracker (who has become a handsome prince) and the terrible Mouse King. This leads to a magical trip into the realms of fantasy, a sweet-filled wonderland where the beautiful Sugarplum Fairy dances...
This is the world famous ballet, as you've never seen it before.
As the curtain rises, Clara is opening her presents under the Christmas tree. She falls in love with a present from her godfather Drosselmeyer: a wooden Nutcracker. When Clara falls asleep that night, she is swept up in a battle between the Nutcracker (who has become a handsome prince) and the terrible Mouse King. This leads to a magical trip into the realms of fantasy, a sweet-filled wonderland where the beautiful Sugarplum Fairy dances...
This is the world famous ballet, as you've never seen it before.
A Guinea Pig Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens, Tess Newall, and Alex Goodwin
Published 6 September 2018
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Charles Dickens's heartwarming winter tale... with guinea pigs in the starring roles!
Miserable to the core and wholly unwilling to celebrate Christmas, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge says 'Bah! Humbug!' to the festive season. But then one chilly night he is visited by three Spirits, who take him on a journey through time so he can learn the error of his ways and discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Charles Dickens's heartwarming winter tale... with guinea pigs in the starring roles!
Miserable to the core and wholly unwilling to celebrate Christmas, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge says 'Bah! Humbug!' to the festive season. But then one chilly night he is visited by three Spirits, who take him on a journey through time so he can learn the error of his ways and discover the true meaning of Christmas.
A Guinea Pig Romeo & Juliet
by William Shakespeare, Tess Newall, and Alex Goodwin
Published 7 September 2017
‘These guinea pigs really know how to act’ The Times
Born into the litters of two rival families, star-cross’d lovers Romeo and Juliet fall tuft-over-paw for each other before learning that they are sworn enemies.
‘O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?’ squeaks Juliet from her balcony, before declarations of undying affection are made and a secret wedding is planned. But the path of true love does not run smooth, and Romeo soon finds himself banished from the city of Verona after playing his part in a fatal brawl with Juliet’s family. In a desperate attempt to scurry away together, they devise a plan fraught with danger that eventually leads to heart-break…
Discover Shakespeare’s classic tale of romance and tragedy, retold in an entirely new way.
Born into the litters of two rival families, star-cross’d lovers Romeo and Juliet fall tuft-over-paw for each other before learning that they are sworn enemies.
‘O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?’ squeaks Juliet from her balcony, before declarations of undying affection are made and a secret wedding is planned. But the path of true love does not run smooth, and Romeo soon finds himself banished from the city of Verona after playing his part in a fatal brawl with Juliet’s family. In a desperate attempt to scurry away together, they devise a plan fraught with danger that eventually leads to heart-break…
Discover Shakespeare’s classic tale of romance and tragedy, retold in an entirely new way.
A Guinea Pig Night Before Christmas
by Clement Clarke Moore and Tess Newall
Published 1 October 2020
The latest heart-warming book in the Guinea Pig Classics series.
‘‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse’
But sit down by the fire with some chocolates to hand,
And you’ll be welcomed into a magical land.
There is snow and some moonlight; St Nick in his sleigh;
There are reindeer and elves, and guinea pigs! Hooray!
This classic Christmas poem, now told by guinea pigs,
Will surely delight all with their costumes and wigs.
For nothing’s more charming than a pig in a hat,
Especially a Christmas one, that’s just a fact.
‘‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse’
But sit down by the fire with some chocolates to hand,
And you’ll be welcomed into a magical land.
There is snow and some moonlight; St Nick in his sleigh;
There are reindeer and elves, and guinea pigs! Hooray!
This classic Christmas poem, now told by guinea pigs,
Will surely delight all with their costumes and wigs.
For nothing’s more charming than a pig in a hat,
Especially a Christmas one, that’s just a fact.