The Unofficial History of the Paddington Bear
- ISBN-10
- 1629173819
- ISBN-13
- 9781629173818
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-09-05
- Publisher
- BookCaps Study Guides
- Author
- Jennifer Warner
Description
In this world of superheroes, bells-and-whistles gadgetry, and mind blowing techno-magic, isn’t it amazing that the elements of a simple story can still capture the imagination and appeal to the senses? Well, maybe not just any simple story, but a well written one that extols the very best in human nature while at the same time exposing weaknesses and meeting problems head on, with characters who are accessible, relatable, and believable, is sure to find its place in the annals of classic, timeless literature. This is the case with the easy, fluid stories penned by Michael Bond for more than fifty years, featuring the irresistible, furry little stowaway who came to be known as Paddington Bear. This book looks at the history of beloved bear. While it has been researched and based on interviews and other publications, it is not endorsed by Michael Bond or the publishers of The Paddington Bear series.
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