Paddington Takes the Test

Name: Paddington Takes the Test
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Michael Bond
ISBN: 9780062570284

Author: Michael Bond

Series: Paddington

Narrator: Hugh Bonneville

Unabridged: 2 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 10/25/2016

Categories: Children's Fiction, Animal Stories, Beginner Readers, Classic Children's Stories

Synopsis

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.

About Michael Bond

Michael Bond began chronicling Paddington’s adventures in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1958. Fortunately, bears don’t need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sheila on July 13, 2019

Every time I think I've read all the Paddington books, I find another one! This one, published in 1979, is as much fun as the previous ones. The first chapter, in which Paddington takes a driving test, is one of the funniest stories in the series. I also especially enjoyed the chapter where Paddingt......more

Goodreads review by Bill on July 19, 2024

While not the best collection of stories featuring the legendary bear from Darkest Peru it's worth reading just for Paddington accidentally taking his driving test!......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on May 22, 2022

Paddington takes a driving test and makes beef Wellington. Hilarious adventures with Paddington are just what you need when the rest of the world is going mad.......more

Goodreads review by Becca on April 21, 2020

If paddington was writing this review he would get coaxed into his neighbour to do it, fall in the garden landing in a bush need to be rescued by the browns with mr brown paying someone off for the hassle and ending with a paddington hard stare....but it's me. Just joyful, read it......more

Goodreads review by Harriet on September 26, 2018

This is one of my favourite Paddington collections yet!......more