Paddington :The Original Story of the Much-Loved Bear from Peru
Paddington :The Original Story of the Much-Loved Bear from Peru
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Published:
2 April, 2007
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Description
Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time.
Enjoy the classic story of the bear from Darkest Peru who stowed away on a ship headed for England. He arrived at Paddington Station with nothing but a suitcase, a half-empty jar of marmalade and a label that read, "Please look after this bear. Thank you."
For six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world. Paddington is now a major movie star!
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780007236336 |
| ISBN10 | 0007236336 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 210 g |
| Product Dimensions | 259 x 265 x 2 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
‘Things are always happening to me. I’m that sort of bear’ Paddington
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
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Author's Bio
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.