More about Paddington - Softcover

Bond, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062422766 ISBN 13: 9780062422767

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2016

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Review:

Praise for the Paddington series:

'I've always had great respect for Paddington... He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry

'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature.' The Teacher

'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear...has become one of the most enduring of children's characters.' The Bookseller

From the Back Cover:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0062422766
• ISBN 13: 9780062422767
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Illustrator: Fortnum Peggy