Paddington Here and Now
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Paddington Here and Now

By Michael Bond

Part of the Paddington Bear Chapter series

A bear's misadventures bring chaos and joy to his adopted family.

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Paddington Bear, with his penchant for marmalade and mischief, finds himself in delightful predicaments with the Brown family. From impromptu concerts to foiling burglars, his antics ensure laughter and unexpected adventures. Will Paddington's good intentions lead to more chaos or heartwarming moments? Discover the charm and humor of this beloved bear as he navigates life with his new family.

From the publisher

Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by R.W. Alley.If Paddington Bear learned anything from his Uncle Pastuzo, it’s that home is where you hang your hat. And for Paddington, nothing feels quite like home than being with the Brown family. Whether Paddington is starring in a surprise concert performance while eating a marmalade sandwich or thwarting a burglary attempt from Gentleman Dan, the Drainpipe Man, this one-of-a-kind bear keeps the Brown family home full of adventure and laughter. First published in 2008, Paddington Here and Now is the twelfth classic novel about Michael Bond’s beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.

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Format
Pages
192
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
850L
Themes & topics
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~T
AR points
4
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
123125
Publication
Published
February 25, 2020
First published
May 27, 2008
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062433176

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