Paddington on Top
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974

Paddington on Top

Written by Michael Bond · Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum

Part of the Paddington Bear Chapter series

A bear's misadventures lead to school mishaps, court drama, and water-skiing chaos.

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176 pages· ~930L
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Join Paddington Bear as he navigates a whirlwind of misadventures, from being sent home on his first school day to becoming a court witness and tackling water-skiing. With his trusty suitcase of marmalade sandwiches, Paddington's earnest intentions lead to humorous chaos. Will his nose for adventure land him in more trouble, or will he find a way to turn mishaps into triumphs? Dive into this classic tale of charm and laughter, where every turn promises a new escapade for the beloved bear.

From the publisher

Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This new paperback edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.What other bear but Paddington could find himself sent home on his first day of school? Or questioned as a prime witness in court? Or taking a crash course in water-skiing? Trust Paddington to follow his nose for adventure, with a suitcase full of marmalade sandwiches in tow!First published in 1974, Paddington on Top is the tenth classic novel about Michael Bond’s beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~930L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
4
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
44954
Publication
Published
December 31, 2018
First published
January 1, 1974
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062433145

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