Ben St. James

A Wonderful World of Words Blog review

My granddaughter had no complaints.

She enjoyed reading it back to me (she is only 3 so it was her version of grandma’s version) and pointing out the exciting bits in the illustrations

A fun read that is perfect for the prebedtime tale or any time really

I do hope the author chooses to continue sharing Fuzwald and Rex’s adventures with us

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Boys’ Mom Reads!

REVIEW:

5 stars!

Absolutely adorable!

Guinea Pig Power is a new children’s superhero adventure story in a picture book format. With its creative yet simple story, engaging heroes, and easy-to-understand illustrations, I can see this book being one the entire family will love. Perfect for reading aloud!

L.A. Times Festival of Books,

April 20-21 on the USC campus.

I visited the L.A. festival of books and got to meet some amazing new book makers and book lovers.

Thank you to everyone who spoke with me and shared their swag as well as their personal stories.

What a great event.

“Guinea Pig Power” hits the news across the U.S.A.

It’s a busy award season for Author Ben St. James’ “Guinea Pig Power.”

As part of a unique partnership with Knowledge Tree Media Group, All Out Media, and Literary Titan, “Guinea Pig Power” reached 399 news outlets across the United States. The article highlights the busy award season the book had and features a flurry of information about the award programs, Ben St. James, and, of course, Fuzwald and Rex – the stars of the book.

Westveil Publishing Review

I can easily see this becoming some little kid’s favourite bedtime story.
Westveil Publishing

Guinea Pig Power is a very cute, rhyming story about a pair of guinea pigs named Fuzwald and Rex who become crime fighting superheroes every night. The vibe is Pinky and the Brain for preschoolers, and the art style reminds me of Dexter’s Labratory. (The Hannah-Barbera cartoon, not the live action crime show!) It was a lot of fun to read and I can easily see this becoming some little kid’s favourite bedtime story that they demand every single night for a month straight.

5-Star Blogger Review

Gina, book-obsessed Nana that loves to cook and create reviews “Guinea Pig Power”

Iron Canuck Review

This was a cute story and had me smiling. Fuzwald and Rex were guinea pigs by day and superheroes by night. The illustrations were interesting. Overall, this was a book that I would recommend to young children as a starter read or a bedtime story.

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Story Monster Approved

Guinea Pig Power recognized for Literary Excellence.

Story Monsters LLC publishes Story Monsters Ink®, a digital monthly publication showcasing profiles on both established and emerging authors, along with book and movie reviews. The magazine also features columns contributed by Judy Newman, president of Scholastic Book Clubs, and Reading Specialist Larissa Juliano. With partnerships with Scholastic Book Clubs, the National Education Association (NEA), and Gale/Cengage, the publication’s digital content reaches students in 88 percent of public libraries and 93 percent of public schools across the United States. It’s a comprehensive resource for engaging reads tailored to young minds’ growth.

“Guinea Pig Power” received recognition in the Picture Book Fiction category and was honored with a Story Monster Approved Award.

Literary Gold Blog Review

Guinea Pig Power got 5/5

GUINEA PIG POWER

Join Fuzwald and Rex, two guinea pigs with a secret life! By day, they’re your cuddly pets, but when the moon rises, they transform into unlikely superheroes, thanks to a special lab-made treat. In this heartwarming and amusing rhyming story, follow their nighttime escapades as they tackle daring missions, rescue kittens, and maintain order in their tiny world. With impeccable disguises and unwavering courage, Fuzwald and Rex prove that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Enjoy this delightful tale that will tickle your funny bone and warm your heart, reminding us that even the smallest among us can be the mightiest heroes.

Sybrina.com Review

“I highly recommend this book. Kids will love it”

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The BookFest Awards

Where did “Guinea Pig Power” place in the Spring 2024 Competition?

This weekend we celebrate Bookfest – Spring 2024, starting April 6th at 10:30. With events featuring prominent authors, literary luminaries, celebrity guests, keynote speakers, thought leaders, and publishing professionals, there is a lot to enjoy for fans and authors of all genres of books.

The Avid Reader Review

See what this avid book blogger thinks about Fuzwald & Rex

Guinea Pig Power is a cute little story about two guinea pigs who lead a secret life at night. By day they are cute little guinea pigs but by night they are superheroes flying around in their cute little costumes saving the world the best way they know how.

Guinea Pig Power is a very entertaining read that any child is sure to enjoy. I think adults will enjoy their story as well. I know I did.

The illustrations were done well. They helped to make the story more enjoyable. They also help to make the story come alive.

Grab a copy of Guinea Pig Power today and help Fuzwald and Rex save the world!

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Sandra’s Book Club Review

Her thoughts on “Guinea Pig Power”

Review: Meet Fuzwald and Rex, two pets you could hold. The guinea pigs reminded me of Ren and Stimpy. So cute and funny. By day, they were just regular guinea pigs. But, by night, they were super pigs. Whoa! This is their story of how it all began.

The rhymes were cute and the doodles were even cuter.

If you like how the Ninja Turtles started, you’ll enjoy these super rascals.

“So remember this tale, of our heroes so true, with top secret powers and goals to pursue.”

A nice read!

Rating: 4 stars

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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

Guinea Pig Power was reviewed by Reader’s Favorite. You can read what their reviewer had to say below.

Immerse yourself in a tale of superheroes unlike any other with Ben St. James’ Guinea Pig Power. The story follows two cute little guinea pigs, Fuxwald and Rex. These two live blissful lives in their cozy little cage and seem just like other sweet guinea pigs. However, Fuxwald and Rex share a secret. After their mom tucks them in safe and sound each night, the two friends leave their cage, don capes, and venture into the night to do their duty as superheroes. You see, they have superpowers that they acquired after snacking on a special lab-made treat. Now they use those powers to fight crime, rescue kittens from trees, and stop angry squirrels from brawling. Afterward, they return home for a well-earned sleep.

Reader Views Award Win

Celebrating the Best of Reader Views Literary Awards

The Reader Views Literary Awards stand as a beacon of recognition in the literary world, honoring exceptional authors across various genres and categories. With a mission to celebrate authors who choose to self-publish or work with subsidy publishers, small presses, university presses, or independent book publishers. Reader Views showcases outstanding works that captivate readers and leave a lasting impact.

Golden Wizard Book Prize

I’m pleased to announce that Guinea Pig Power received a new award!

The Golden Wizard Book Prize is a UK-based children’s book awards program that recognizes only the best children’s literature.

Novels Alive Review: From the Cage to the Page

Open a copy of Guinea Pig Power to sit beside a child and share in this fantasy.

Guinea Pig Power is a rollicking rhyming book that knows where to tickle the funny bones of preschoolers and young readers.
Sandy Saucier – Novels Alive

“Novels Alive” is a popular book blog that supports authors and shares a variety of works. This long-standing blog is trusted for detailed and fair reviews. Although they focus on fiction and non-fiction novels, Fuzwald and Rex were lucky enough to gain a rare children’s book review from the publication.

Have you followed my TikTok?

Watch my characters come to life.

My TikTok contains short animations and step-by-step drawings in a mid-century style. If you follow and engage, it gives me an extra reason to post more!

Literary Titan Gold Award

Recognizing children’s books that mesmerize audiences.

Guinea Pig Power is a proud recipient of the Gold Literary Titan Book Award. Following the recent review of the book through their website, it was entered into their Literary Book Award competition. Literary Titan felt the book deserves extraordinary praise.

Spring Blog Tour

Guinea Pig Power will be promoted to book bloggers this spring.

Keep an eye out for more reviews from some well-established book bloggers this spring. If you are book blogger or bookstagrammer and want a copy of the book for review purposes feel free to reach out!

Guinea Pig Power Editorial Review

Guinea Pig Power is a light-hearted, adventurous read, ideal for a broad audience.

an excellent choice for a cheerful reading session, whether it’s a bedtime story or a daytime activity, bringing smiles and laughter to its readers.
Literary Titan

Guinea Pig Power by Ben St. James offers a delightful twist in children’s literature, featuring Rex and Fuzwald, two charming guinea pigs with a remarkable secret. They’re adorable pets by day, but as night falls, they transform into vigilant heroes, safeguarding the city from various threats. This book invites young readers on a spirited journey alongside these furry protagonists.

Reader Views Review: Guinea Pig Power

“Guinea Pig Power” by Ben St. James

Reviewed by Susan Violante for Reader Views (01/2024)

I loved “Guinea Pig Power” by Ben St. James! I wish there was also a printed version! Sorry, I needed to get that out of my system… I will tell you more about the book. The adventure begins when two adorable pet guinea pigs living the life in their forever home get fed ‘Guinea Pig Power Chow’ one day, and they get transformed. They go from little guinea pigs by day to big and famous superheroes by night!

New Book

Hello everyone,

I’m pleased to announce the upcoming release of my debut book, “Guinea Pig Power.” It will be available in both eBook and Softcover formats next month (in December).

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