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| HarperCollins Children’s Books have just announced the acquisition of a brand new Paddington Bear story from Michael Bond OBE.
"Paddington Here and Now" is the first Paddington novel which Michael Bond has written for over 30 years and it will be published in June 2008 to coincide with the 50th anniversary.
While maintaining the usual blend of mishap and hilarity Paddington has come to represent, life at number 32 Windsor Gardens is considerably enlivened by the arrival, out of the blue, of a mysterious stranger, who not only disturbs the normal peace and quiet, but forces Paddington to consider where his ‘home’ really is. Long-awaited and much-anticipated, this brand new book celebrates Paddington's enduring charm and is sure to be a hit with old fans and new readers alike.
Michael Bond comments: "One of the very nice things about chronicling Paddington’s adventures is that although the world has changed considerably over the past 30 years, he remains exactly the same; eternally optimistic and ever open to what life has to offer. It makes writing the stories a pleasure." |
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New Novel
