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Paddington Here and Now by Michael Bond follows the delightful adventures of Paddington Bear as he continues to navigate life in London with his characteristic curiosity and mishaps. This time, Paddington finds himself caught in a series of humorous and endearing predicaments that involve befriending new faces and dealing with unexpected challenges in his charmingly innocent way. The book captures Paddington's timeless spirit and the humour inherent in his everyday escapades.
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you have a fondness for charming and humorous adventures featuring a lovable bear. This story is perfect for readers who appreciate themes of innocence, curiosity, and endearing mishaps, all set against the backdrop of a bustling contemporary world. It captures the essence of childhood wonder and the simple joys of life's unexpected surprises.

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Paddington Here and Now

The hilarious adventures of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

The funny adventures of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star!

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Paddington – the beloved, classic bear from Darkest Peru – is back in this fantastically funny, long-awaited, brand new novel from master storyteller Michael Bond!

'I'm not a foreigner,' exclaimed Paddington hotly. 'I'm from Darkest Peru.'

Paddington Bear always manages to find himself in tricky, sometimes extraordinary situations. Like the time he had a difficult encounter with a policeman, or when he found himself in deep water with a newspaper reporter. Since arriving from his native Peru after an earthquake, Paddington has always felt at home with the Brown family, who found him at Paddington station.

Until one day, a surprise visitor arrives at thirty-two Windsor Gardens. Is it time for Paddington to decide where 'home' really is?

In 2008, Michael Bond's first novel featuring the adventures of Paddington Bear celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Paddington's amazing ability to get into and out of trouble is at the heart of the countless stories that have been loved the world over ever since. However, it has been many years since a new novel was published, and in celebration of this landmark, Michael Bond has written the funniest and most moving Paddington novel ever.

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Paddington Here and Now continues the beloved adventures of the iconic bear as he navigates life with charm and curiosity. Reviews praise the series for its timeless appeal and humour, noting Paddington's status as a classic character in children's literature. Widely regarded as a beloved British institution, the book upholds the heartwarming and endearing qualities that fans have cherished for generations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007269419

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 February 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by R. W. Alley
  • Cover design or artwork by Peggy Fortnum
  • Illustrated by R. W. Alley
  • Illustrated by R. W. Alley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 176

About the Author

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 1997 he was awarded the OBE for his services to children's literature.

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