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Paddington Goes to Town

Published
Jan 1968
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General Fiction General Fiction
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144
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Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new paper-over-board edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

Paddington doesn't intentionally turn his friend's wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he plan for Mr. Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important golf shot. But these sorts of things and more just happen when Paddington goes to town.

First published in 1968, Paddington Goes to Town is the eighth novel chronicling the adventures of Michael Bond's beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.

What sort of trouble can one small bear get into in London?
Classic Children's Literature: Discover why generations of readers have fallen in love with the bear from Darkest Peru and his earnest, well-meaning brand of trouble.Funny Chapter Book: From turning a wedding into an uproar with a stuck ring to causing Mr. Curry to slip on a marmalade sandwich during a golf match, every chapter is a new, comical escapade.Family Read Aloud: With timeless humor and gentle lessons, these stories are perfect for parents and children to share together at bedtime.Beloved Classic Characters: Follow Paddington, the Brown family, and the grumpy Mr. Curry in a series of unforgettable London adventures.

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