Paddington Abroad - Softcover

Bond, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062433059 ISBN 13: 9780062433053

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2016

Synopsis

The classic novel--now available in paperback!

The Browns are going on holiday to France, and Paddington is in charge of the "eyetinnery." He has the whole trip planned down to the last marmalade sandwich, but somehow he takes the family far off the beaten path. With Paddington in charge, one should always plan on the unexpected!

First published in 1961, Paddington Abroad is the fourth novel by Michael Bond, chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new paperback edition of the classic novel 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.

"After all," he explained, "it is not every day we have a bear staying in St. Castille."

The Browns are going on holiday to France, and Paddington is in charge of the "eyetinnery." He has the whole trip planned down to the last marmalade sandwich, but somehow he takes the family far off the beaten path. With Paddington in charge, one should always plan on the unexpected.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0062433059
• ISBN 13: 9780062433053
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Illustrator: Fortnum Peggy