A Bear Called Paddington
By Michael Bond
Read by Stephen Fry
The Paddington Bear Series: Book 1
Unabridged
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1 Format: CD
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ISBN: 9780060760717
| Runtime: | 2.65 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Classics |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
The classic novel about Paddington—who's now a major movie star!
Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same . . . for ordinary things become extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved.
First published in 1958, A Bear Called Paddington is the first novel by Michael Bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. Paddington has charmed readers for generations with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Author
Author Bio: Michael Bond
Michael Bond (1926–2017) is the author of all the books about Paddington Bear. His first book, A Bear Called Paddington, was published in 1958. In 1997, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to children’s literature. In 2007, he was made an honorary doctor of letters by Reading University. Michael continued to write every day of his life until he died at his home in London on 27th June 2017. He was honored with a Memorial Service in St. Paul’s Cathedral and is laid to rest, very appropriately, in Paddington Old Cemetery.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Classics |
| Runtime: | 2.65 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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