Paddington Helps Out
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1960 · Est. 3 hour read

Paddington Helps Out

By Michael Bond, Peggy Fortnum (Illustrator)

Part of the Paddington Bear Chapter series

A bear's helpful intentions lead to delightful chaos and unexpected adventures.

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160 pages· 21,070 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Paddington Bear's good intentions often lead to chaos, from sawing tables to extinguishing flambés. With his trusty tool kit and a love for marmalade, he turns mishaps into extraordinary adventures. Can Paddington's playful wits save the day, or will his help cause more trouble? Join him in a series of humorous misadventures that promise laughter and charm. Discover how a little bear with a big heart can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, one sticky situation at a time. Will Paddington's earnest efforts bring joy or more mess? Find out in this delightful tale.

From the publisher

The classic novel–now available in paperback!Paddington Bear loves to lend a paw. From taking a saw to Mr. Curry’s kitchen table to extinguishing a surprise flambé, each time Paddington helps out, things tend to get messier before they improve. But with his special tool kit, his playful wits, and just a little bit of marmalade, Paddington can take any day and make it extraordinary!First published in 1960, Paddington Helps Out is the third novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has charmed generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.This brand-new paperback edition contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
21,070
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
890L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about cultureBooks about helping others
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.7
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
July 12, 2016
First published
January 1, 1960
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062422774

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