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Paddington Takes the Air

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Paddington Takes the Air
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Bond
Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9780006753797
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperCollins Children's Books
Publication Date 6 April 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington station, is back with new covers and a brighter look to bring him up to date. Paddington's skill as a tailor is shown to be somewhat less than adequate in this story -- by the time Paddington has finished with Mr Curry's trousers, the Browns' neighbour doesn't know whether he is coming or going. And Paddington's birthday treat doesn't exactly turn out as the Browns had planned either. A pleasant day at the seaside ends with Paddington flying through the air! This unforgettable bear is as trouble-prone as ever in this latest reissue in the Paddington library.

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 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children's literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997.

Reviews

Praise 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