Paddington at Work
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Paddington at Work
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Bond
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Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:160 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780006753674
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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| Audience | |
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| Illustrations |
(Peggy Fortnum (Black and white))
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers
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| Imprint |
HarperCollins Children's Books
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| Publication Date |
7 September 1998 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The hilarious adventures of everyone's favourite bear, Paddington, now a major movie star! There hasn't been a single disaster since Paddington came back from Peru. But he soon makes up for lost time. The Stock Exchange, the ballet, the barber's shop, Mr Curry's kitchen... nothing is safe when Paddington gets to work. For more than sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.
Author 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 1997 he was awarded the OBE for his services to children's literature.
ReviewsPraise 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 'I've always had great respect for Paddington. He is a British institution.' Stephen Fry
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