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Paddington’s Finest Hour

By Michael Bond
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Paddington’s Finest Hour by Michael Bond follows the beloved bear from Darkest Peru as he embarks on a series of amusing misadventures in London. From starring in a TV programme to unintentionally creating chaos at a famous department store, Paddington's innocent curiosity and good intentions continue to charm and entertain readers. With his kind heart and trusty marmalade sandwiches, he navigates each challenge brilliantly and endearingly.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love stories about charmingly clumsy bears who always find themselves in amusing adventures. This tale captures the heart with endearing humour and lovable characters, perfect for readers who appreciate gentle, family-friendly narratives with a quaint British charm.

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Paddington’s Finest Hour

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’s Finest Hour brings back Paddington – the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, now a major movie star – in this fantastically funny, illustrated novel from master storyteller Michael Bond.

Hurrying forward, he held out a welcoming hand. “Sir Percival Rushmoor,” he said. “I’m invigilating.”
“I’m sorry to hear that, Sir Percival,” said Paddington. “I hope you feel better very soon.”

Paddington always finds himself in unusual situations, so it is no surprise when he has a run-in with the police, appears in a TV cookery show, and gives one of his hard stares to a hypnotist!

For nearly sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.

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Paddington’s Finest Hour is celebrated for being "a delight throughout," showcasing its charm and appeal as a beloved children's book. The series is highly regarded, with Paddington noted as a cultural and literary icon alongside other great characters in English children's literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008226206

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

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: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Michael Bond Young Adult

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 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. R. W. Alley has illustrated many children's books. he lives in Rhode Island, USA, with is wife and two children.

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