Paddington at Work
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1966

Paddington at Work

By Michael Bond, Peggy Fortnum (Illustrator)

Part of the Paddington Bear Chapter series

Paddington's return from Peru leads to chaos at the Stock Exchange, ballet, and more.

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Paddington Bear is back from Peru, and his return spells delightful chaos for everyone around him. From the bustling Stock Exchange to the graceful ballet, and even a simple barber's shop, nothing is safe from Paddington's well-meaning but often disastrous antics. As he navigates these new adventures, will Paddington's good intentions lead to more trouble than he can handle? Join him in a series of humorous escapades that promise to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.

From the publisher

When Paddington returns from his trip to Peru, he doesn’t waste any time getting back to business. The Stock Exchange, the ballet, the barber’s shop, Mr. Curry’s kitchen…nothing is safe when Paddington gets to work.First published in 1966, Paddington at Work is the seventh novel by Michael Bond, chronicling the adventures of this classic character. 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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~941L
Themes & topics
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.2
F&P level
~V
AR points
4
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
56931
Publication
Published
March 21, 2017
First published
March 3, 1966
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062312266

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