Paddington: The Junior Novel

by Jeanne Willis (Adapted by), Paul King (Based on the screenplay by), Michael Bond (Created by)

When Paddington arrives in London, he's excited to explore the city that he's heard so much about. Thanks to a stroke of luck, he meets Mr. and Mrs. Brown at the train station. They welcome him into their home and agree to help him find the explorer who visited his family in Peru. As Paddington sets out to search for the explorer and discover the many wonders in the city, he catches the eye of an evil taxidermist who would love nothing more than to come between the bear and the Browns. It will take every member of the Brown household to help Paddington learn that finding a home and a family is the greatest adventure of all.

Paddington, the first-ever live-action film with CGI animation based on the classic book series by Michael Bond, lights up theaters on Christmas Day 2014. With Harry Potter producer David Heyman and an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville, and Sally Hawkins, Paddington is a film that is sure to capture your heart.

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2014

About the author

Jeanne Willis was born in St Albans and trained as an advertising copywriter at Watford College. She worked for various agencies creating press adverts and TV, cinema and radio commercials. She is now a full-time writer and has published over 80 books. Her hobbies include gardening, reading (non-fiction), natural history and collecting caterpillars. Jeanne has also worked on scripts for TV, including POLLY POCKET and THE SLOW NORRIS, and a pilot TV series for DR XARGLE. She lives in North London with her husband and two children.

Reviews

[Allie · Rating 5 out of 5]

First, I got this book at a take a book give a book so that’s why it took me a bit of time to read. But then I got hooked these past few days and I finally finished it! If your looking for an easy read plus a good story I recommend this book. Specially if you love paddington!

[Madissen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book because it is based on the movie and it didn't get off topic.When I read the book with out watching the movie helped me consentrat on the book witch got spoiled because I watch the movie first.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written as an action novel. Paddington searches for the explorer who knew his Aunt and Uncle and a home in London.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The prettiest book escape for the ugliest days.

[Lillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I pretty much read this because I started to forget the movie... It's great if you want to remember the movie, but the action just isn't the same.

[Emilee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a movie adaptation of the classic children's story Paddington by Michael Bond. Paddington is from the Darkest Peru. His aunt put him on a boat to give him a better opportunity but she couldn't come because of her age. He stows away and finds himself in London station. The Brown family finds him and decides to take him in. The adventure starts from there. He's a curious bear of sorts and that curiosity gets him into trouble. Mr. Brown is especially annoyed and almost kicks him out. Paddington's greatest desire is to find the explorer who promised his family that if he ever came to London he would have a home. The story throws a lot of "Home Alone" type silliness to make the movie more fun. Unfortunately Paddington captures the attention of a taxidermist who wants him for her collection. The Brown family decidedly helps Paddington find the explorer and successful foils the bad guy. It's a cute story. I'm always sad when the movie adaptation sometimes takes the charm out of the story.

[Just_me · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyable both me and the 7 year old loved the adventure of this cheeky marmalade bear.

[Terry]

Read. Not reviewed.