Paddington – the beloved, classic bear from Darkest Peru – is back in this fantastically funny, brand new novel from master storyteller Michael Bond!Paddington – the beloved, classic bear from Darkest Peru – is back in this fantastically funny, brand new novel from master storyteller Michael Bond!'I'm not a foreigner,' exclaimed Paddington hotly. 'I'm from Darkest Peru.'READ BY STEPHEN FRY!! Paddington Bear always manages to find himself in tricky situations, sometimes extraordinary situations. Like the time he had a difficult encounter with a policeman or when he found himself in deep water with a newspaper reporter. But since arriving from his native Peru after an earthquake Paddington has always felt at home with the Brown family who found him on Paddington station. Then one day, a surprise visitor arrives at thirty-two Windsor Gardens. Is it time for Paddington to decide where 'home' really is?In 2008 Michael Bond's first novel featuring the adventures of Paddington Bear will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. Paddington's amazing ability to get into and out of trouble is at the heart of the countless stories that have been loved the world over ever since. However, it is many years since a new novel has been published, and in celebration of this landmark, Michael Bond has written the funniest and the most moving Paddington novel ever.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.Requires internet connection for purchase, plus iPod or other Audible-compatible player or iTunes software on Mac OS X or Windows• Paddington was voted the UK’s best animated character of all time at the British Animation Awards 2012!• Brand new Paddington novel – will be eagerly awaited by fans!• High profile launch to coincide with Paddingtons's 50th Anniversary, 2008• Front cover art by original Paddington illustrator, Peggy Fortnum. With black and white illustrations throughout by R. W. Alley.• With sticky sandwiches and hilarious misadventures, it's no wonder that Paddington is everyone's favourite bear.• Paddington is a classic children's character, instantly recognisable and loved by adults and children all over the world.• Enormous quantities of merchandise are widely available.• Paddington helped the Queen celebrate her 80th birthday in 2006, generating much publicity and awareness.Competition: Winnie-the-Pooh
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