Name: A Bear Called Paddington
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Author: Michael Bond
ISBN: 9780062422750

Type

Physical Book

Author

Michael Bond

Illustrated by

Peggy Fortnum

Publisher

Harpercollins

Year

2016

Language

English

Pages

176

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.4 x 13.0 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.14 kg.

ISBN13

9780062422750

Synopsis "A Bear Called Paddington "

The classic novel about Paddington--who's now a major movie star!Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same . . . for ordinary things become extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved.First published in 1958, A Bear Called Paddington is the first novel by Michael Bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. Paddington has charmed readers for generations with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

Michael Bond

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Michael Bond (1935-2017) was a British author best known for his children's series Paddington Bear. Born in London, Bond began his writing career after working at the BBC. His first book about Paddington, titled A Bear Called Paddington (1958), introduced the iconic Peruvian bear who lives with the Brown family in London, and quickly became a classic of children's literature. Throughout his career, Bond wrote over 20 books about this character, which have been translated into several languages.

Among his other notable works are Paddington at the Zoo (1959) and Paddington's Adventures (2008). Bond's books, characterized by their tender style and humorous tone, have been adapted into movies and television series.

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