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    Paddington Takes the Test
    Paddington Takes the Test
    Paddington Takes the Test
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    Paddington Takes the Test

    By Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum

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    Only a bear like Paddington could find himself taking a driving test by mistake, becoming a model at an art school, or being sawed in half at a magic show. No matter what adventures await, Paddington always comes through with flying colors.

    First published in 1979, Paddington Takes the Test is the seventh novel by Michael Bond chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateSep 20, 2016
    ISBN9780062312419
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    Michael Bond

    Michael Bond was born in Newbury, Berkshire on 13 January 1926 and educated at Presentation College, Reading. He served in the Royal Air Force and the British Army before working as a cameraman for BBC TV for 19 years. In 2015, Michael was awarded a CBE for his services to children’s literature, to add to the OBE he received in 1997. Michael died in 2017, leaving behind one of the great literary legacies of our time.

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      The adventures of Paddington Bear continues in this book, "Paddington Takes The Test".The book starts off with Paddington taking his driving test after he is mistaken for Mr Brown. He also gets to use Mr Curry's garden hammock, does odd jobs for cash, visits a stately house, locks Mr Curry in the sauna and finally takes part in a pantomime production where he becomes a magician's assistant.As always, beautifully illustrated by Peggy Fortnum and a joy to read.

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