Paddington Marches On
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Paddington Marches On

By Michael Bond, Peggy Fortnum (Illustrator)

Part of the Paddington Bear Chapter series

A bear's good intentions lead to unexpected chaos.

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176 pages· 24,076 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Join Paddington, the well-meaning bear, as he tackles plumbing, chimney cleaning, and a marmalade factory visit. Each task spirals into delightful chaos, testing his resolve and charm. What surprises await?

From the publisher

Paddington is just the kind of bear to volunteer for a tough job. Whether it’s trying his paw at plumbing, cleaning the Browns’ chimney, or visiting a marmalade factory, Paddington always manages to seek out the unexpected.First published in 1964, Paddington Marches On is the sixth 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 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
Words
24,076
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1030L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about jobs and careersBooks about humorous storiesBooks about London
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~Y
AR points
4
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
164303
Publication
Published
May 17, 2016
First published
January 1, 1964
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062312327

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