Paddington Takes the Air
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970

Paddington Takes the Air

Written by Michael Bond · Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum

Part of the Paddington Bear Chapter series

A bear's misadventures lead him from school to court, always with marmalade in tow.

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176 pages· ~940L
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Join Paddington Bear as he navigates a whirlwind of mishaps, from being sent home on his first school day to becoming a court witness. With a suitcase of marmalade sandwiches, Paddington's earnest curiosity leads him into unexpected adventures, including a daring water-skiing escapade. Will his good intentions see him through these humorous challenges?

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 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 1970, Paddington Takes the Air is the ninth classic novel about Michael Bond’s beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.

At a glance
Format
Pages
176
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~940L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.2
F&P level
~V
Publication
Published
August 13, 2019
First published
November 9, 1970
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062433152

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