The book was inspired by Potter's attendance at Ginnet's Travelling Circus in 1895, and follows the adventures of Tuppenny, a young guinea pig who runs away from home to join a travelling circus.
The book was inspired by Potter's attendance at Ginnet's Travelling Circus in 1895. The book follows the adventures of Tuppenny. Tuppenny was a young guinea pig. This young guinea pig runs away from home. This is to join a travelling circus.