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Paddington Takes the Air

by Michael Bond
Hugh Bonneville
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Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond.

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.

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    May 22, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780062669704
      • File size: 73875 KB
      • Duration: 02:33:54

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Hugh Bonneville's rich and melodious voice makes for easy listening. His even-keel narration takes Paddington bear's adventures in stride--whether he's tailoring trousers with his vintage sewing machine, taking dancing lessons, repairing a car, doing detective work, or carrying out equestrian exploits. He may exasperate his family and Mrs. Bird, the housekeeper, but he delights them all the same. Bonneville's British accent is perfect for the Brown household. His narration is a bit understated and a bit tongue-in-cheek. Each episode moves along at a clipped pace. He uses pauses for dramatic effect and moves easily between varied voices for Paddington's supporting cast. Listeners will relish the adventures and surely want to listen again. A.R. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine
    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2018
      In these reissues, the amiable bear from "Darkest Peru" is as endearing as ever. The old-fashioned, episodic stories work well as family read-alouds; each chapter is a complete adventure. The humor is broad, and Fortnum's loose ink sketches place Paddington smack in the middle of every mess.

      (Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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  • English

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