More about Paddington

More about Paddington - Paperback

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More about Paddington

More about Paddington - Paperback

by Michael Bond
$8.99
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Book Overview

The classic novel--now available in paperback!

Paddington Bear becomes a celebrity when he takes portraits of the Brown family with a very old camera. Thanks to the unique results, a local shop puts the photos on display. And that's just the first adventure this extraordinary bear finds himself in. From wallpapering to mystery-solving, Paddington does it all with the sense of wonder and playful charm that readers have come to love.

First published in 1959, More about Paddington is the second novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has charmed generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.

This paperback edition contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

Back Jacket

The stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all around the world for over 50 years.

"Bears like Paddington are very rare," said Mrs. Bird, "and a good thing, too, or it would cost us a small fortune in marmalade."

It's a good thing for lots of reasons that bears like Paddington are rare. Whether it is his attempts at home decorating, detective work, or photography, this bear causes his own special brand of chaos.

ISBN9780062422767
Author Michael Bond
PublisherHarperCollins
GenreChildren and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages176
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Michael Bond

Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children's literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael died in 2017, leaving behind one of the great literary legacies of our time.Karen Jankel is the daughter of Michael Bond. For over 30 years she ran Paddington and Company, looking after the worldwide licensing rights for her father's creation. During that time Karen and her father collaborated on a number of concept books and stories. Since 2017 Karen has run her late father's literary estate and continues to work closely with HarperCollins across all of Michael Bond's books, including the Paddington titles that she co-wrote.

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