Paddy Goes Travelling
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

Paddy Goes Travelling

By John S. Goodall

A kite rescue leads to an unexpected Alpine adventure.

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32 pages

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Paddy's simple mission to retrieve a kite from a limousine spirals into an unexpected journey as he finds himself whisked away to the Swiss Alps. With each twist and turn, Paddy must navigate the challenges of this unfamiliar terrain. Will he find his way back home, or will the mountains hold secrets that change his life forever? Embark on this thrilling adventure where every moment is a new discovery.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1982)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 7, 1982
First published
October 1, 1982
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780333331880

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