A Bear Called Paddington
by Michael Bond
Taste attributes: familyanimalscomedyfastfresh & originalwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyfish out of water/culture clashfool triumphant
Boxlist takeA breezy, wholesome family novel: uncomplicated and stylish. Best if you like escapism over depth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.0 / 5
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About This Book
Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington, a most endearing bear from Darkest Peru on a railway platform in London. A sign hanging around his neck said, "Please look after this bear. Thank you" So that is just what they did.
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- Michael Bond
- Published
- 1958
- Pages
- 144
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