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“What on earth is that bear up to now?” Mrs. Brown exclaimed.

Only a bear like Paddington could find himself taking a driving test by mistake, becoming a model at an art school, or being sawed in half at a magic show. No matter what adventures await, Paddington always comes through with flying colors.

ISBN: 9780006753780
Imprint: HCChBksUK
On Sale: Sep 6, 2022
List price: $10.99
No of pages: 160
Trim Size: 5.050 in (w) x 7.750 in (h) x 0.650 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Transportation / Cars, Trucks & Buses
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

Michael Bond

Biography

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.

Michael Bond

Biography

Michael Bond began chronicling Paddington’s adventures in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1958. Fortunately, bears don’t need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart.

Peggy Fortnum

“What on earth is that bear up to now?” Mrs. Brown exclaimed.

Only a bear like Paddington could find himself taking a driving test by mistake, becoming a model at an art school, or being sawed in half at a magic show. No matter what adventures await, Paddington always comes through with flying colors.

ISBN: 9780006753780
Imprint: HCChBksUK
On Sale: Sep 6, 2022
List price: $10.99
No of pages: 160
Trim Size: 5.050 in (w) x 7.750 in (h) x 0.650 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Transportation / Cars, Trucks & Buses
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

Michael Bond

Biography

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.

Michael Bond

Biography

Michael Bond began chronicling Paddington’s adventures in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1958. Fortunately, bears don’t need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart.

Peggy Fortnum