Charlie Hits It Big

By Deborah Blumenthal

Book Overview

He's just a regular guinea pig with a fondness for Fruity-Nut Buffet-and dreams of the big time. Now he's leaving the only home he's ever known and heading for the coast. Stardom awaits him-but is it all he hoped it would be? Denise Brunkus and Deborah Blumenthal are proud to present a new star who's ready for his close-up. Charlie's debut is what Hollywood hits are made of-humor, adventure, and a good dose of love.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060563532
• ISBN13: 9780060563530
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Charlie is big in my class!

Charlie came to my classroom as a read aloud and the first graders are loving him! They are all waiting for a chance to borrow it for the night! Cute and loveable Charlie makes them laugh.

Fun book!

This is a fun and funny story of a guinea pig who wants to make it big in HollyWOOD. He leaves behind a note and a newspaper clipping and heads to the West Coast, only to find the glittery world of stardom is not all it's cracked up to be -- especially when there is no Fruity Nut Buffet to be had. Fake smiles and the feigned interest of strangers make Charlie realize that home it the place to be. My daughters (ages 7, 5 1/2, and 3) adore this book!

Cool Guinea Pig Book

Our whole family loves Guinea Pigs and this book is one of the most often read of our (at least) one hundred book library. It is great when a book is as fun for the reader as it is for the listener.

Who Knew Guinea Pigs Could Be Such Fun!

This book is laugh out loud funny, with wonderful illustrations. Both children and adults will love Charlie. I know I do! Theresa DeWitt

Hollywood Will Never Be The Same

Charlie is an over-the-top character, full of fun and frolic. The story, based loosely on the author's experiences with her family's pet guinea pig, is imaginative and engaging. Children will love hearing about the adventures and misadventures of this wannabe-star. And adults will find plenty to keep them entertained as well. An added bonus are the pictures. Charming.