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Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories
Three classic Paddington Bear stories, by beloved author Michael Bond, are brought together for the first time in this special collection for World Book Day 2018.Nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved. Whether he is attempting detective work, helping to sail a boat or performing magic, ordinary things have a habit of becoming quite extraordinary!Laugh out loud with everyones favourite bear from Darkest Peru!
96 pages, Paperback
Published February 22, 2018
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Michael Bond
632 books408 followersMichael Bond, CBE was an English children's author. He was the creator of Paddington Bear and wrote about the adventures of a guinea pig named Olga da Polga, as well as the animated BBC TV series The Herbs. Bond also wrote culinary mystery stories for adults featuring Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound, Pommes Frites.
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February 23, 2018
I'm about 8 again. Absolutely adored Paddington, read all of the Bonds in Aunt Vera's library and looked forward to the annual tale in the Blue Peter book at Christmas.
Was a huge fan of the original animated BBC series narrated by Sir Michael Hordern, had a Paddington pillow case and waste paper bin (both of which still lurk in the attic). One day, I will buy an original bear, one day...Thankfully, the modern films live up to expectation, proving a jolly good bear simply cannot be kept down and long may it continue (in spite of the sad loss of MB at the age of 90 last year).
This is a short collection of three stories collated for World Book Day, and, for the uninitiated, a fine introduction to the marvellous world of Paddington Brown.
Wonderful nostalgia!
Was a huge fan of the original animated BBC series narrated by Sir Michael Hordern, had a Paddington pillow case and waste paper bin (both of which still lurk in the attic). One day, I will buy an original bear, one day...Thankfully, the modern films live up to expectation, proving a jolly good bear simply cannot be kept down and long may it continue (in spite of the sad loss of MB at the age of 90 last year).
This is a short collection of three stories collated for World Book Day, and, for the uninitiated, a fine introduction to the marvellous world of Paddington Brown.
Wonderful nostalgia!
February 25, 2018
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It was a real pleasure to read these stories about Paddington bear thereby conjuring up happy memories of time I spent as a child reading Michael Bond's charming tales of the lovable bear from darkest Peru. Paddington Bear is classic, quaintly confused and appeals to new generations of children the world over. His delightful adventures will never disappoint youngsters or adults who choose to share them with their children.
It was a real pleasure to read these stories about Paddington bear thereby conjuring up happy memories of time I spent as a child reading Michael Bond's charming tales of the lovable bear from darkest Peru. Paddington Bear is classic, quaintly confused and appeals to new generations of children the world over. His delightful adventures will never disappoint youngsters or adults who choose to share them with their children.
February 27, 2019
Paddington! My favorite bear!:)
March 14, 2018
Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf and eProof was given by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.
In this little collection, we see Paddington Bear trying to be detective, sail a boat and do some magic. All with mixed results, making life for the Brown family quite extraordinary.
This was fun! I think my younger self would have hugely enjoyed this, but there was something comforting about reading Paddington and his life with the Browns. There was something really positive about seeing Paddington doing (or try to do) his best at what he puts his mind to.
I do believe, though I might be wrong, that these shorts have appeared in other collections, but this is the first time that they have been put together. So, if you are a Paddington fan or you have read his previous adventures, you might be a tad disappointed.
But this felt very nostalgic, even though I have never read Michael Bond, and I think new fans will enjoy Paddington's adventures (and with the movies, I sense new fans are discovering him quickly).
In this little collection, we see Paddington Bear trying to be detective, sail a boat and do some magic. All with mixed results, making life for the Brown family quite extraordinary.
This was fun! I think my younger self would have hugely enjoyed this, but there was something comforting about reading Paddington and his life with the Browns. There was something really positive about seeing Paddington doing (or try to do) his best at what he puts his mind to.
I do believe, though I might be wrong, that these shorts have appeared in other collections, but this is the first time that they have been put together. So, if you are a Paddington fan or you have read his previous adventures, you might be a tad disappointed.
But this felt very nostalgic, even though I have never read Michael Bond, and I think new fans will enjoy Paddington's adventures (and with the movies, I sense new fans are discovering him quickly).
April 12, 2025
Two blockbuster hit films have sent the popularity of the beloved bear from Peru into the stratosphere, munching marmalade sandwiches in an idealised vision of London all the way. He has been somewhat weaponised as a positive symbol of modern immigration; as if a fictionalised spectacled bear relates in any sense to the mass migration of fighting aged males from global conflict zones.
These three stories (playing detective, sailor and magician) are suitably amusing and cosy. A good introduction into his world.
These three stories (playing detective, sailor and magician) are suitably amusing and cosy. A good introduction into his world.
October 26, 2019
Paddington has always been my favourite character. Reading Paddington brings joy and humour to one's life. His adventures are always with learnings and rewards.
August 6, 2025
so so cute.
July 27, 2018
Long before the movies there were the books. And “Paddington turns detective and other funny stories” is a collection of three stories from the books re-published and put together especially for World Book Day 2018.
The first story, “Paddington turns detective”, sees Paddington turn detective. “Recently Paddington had begun to fancy himself as a detective. The mysterious [torch] flashes of the night before and the loss of Mr Brown’s marrow convinced him his opportunity had come at last.” The second story, “a spot of fishing”, sees Paddington go on a sailing trip. “To have one surprise was a nice way to start the day, but to be told he was going sailing and to have a new outfit at the same time was doubly exciting.” Then the third and final story, “an unexpected party”, sees the Browns throw Paddington a party because “we had a telegram all the way from the Home for Retired Bears in Lima. It seems that Aunt Lucy is celebrating her hundredth birthday very soon and the wardens thought it would be a nice idea if all her family could be there with her” so potentially Paddington may leave forever.
The Paddington character is endearing because he has a childlike enthusiasm for things as everything is “all so new and interesting” to him. He also tries to fit in and help where he can, but as a bear it doesn’t always go right and he ends up in funny situations. As the back cover blurb says “nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved”.
A nice book that brings the classic Paddington to the modern audience.
The first story, “Paddington turns detective”, sees Paddington turn detective. “Recently Paddington had begun to fancy himself as a detective. The mysterious [torch] flashes of the night before and the loss of Mr Brown’s marrow convinced him his opportunity had come at last.” The second story, “a spot of fishing”, sees Paddington go on a sailing trip. “To have one surprise was a nice way to start the day, but to be told he was going sailing and to have a new outfit at the same time was doubly exciting.” Then the third and final story, “an unexpected party”, sees the Browns throw Paddington a party because “we had a telegram all the way from the Home for Retired Bears in Lima. It seems that Aunt Lucy is celebrating her hundredth birthday very soon and the wardens thought it would be a nice idea if all her family could be there with her” so potentially Paddington may leave forever.
The Paddington character is endearing because he has a childlike enthusiasm for things as everything is “all so new and interesting” to him. He also tries to fit in and help where he can, but as a bear it doesn’t always go right and he ends up in funny situations. As the back cover blurb says “nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved”.
A nice book that brings the classic Paddington to the modern audience.
February 28, 2020
I have to say this, Paddington Bear was my childhood best friend before i meant Winnie the Pooh in my teenage years.
This a very cute story about how he was solving crime although he was a confused bear most of the time. However, how Bond the author writes in a way to appeal to all generations which i find it super duper cool.
After i heard that he stop publishing new stories i began hunting down all the Paddington books. Hoping to recover more of his books and treasure it for a lifetime i guess. Funny story this was how i began my reading journey well aside from book like Dr sesus and "where is Spot". This was the only storybook which made me feel that i really need to travel around the world and somehow land in The UK to find this bear.
This a very cute story about how he was solving crime although he was a confused bear most of the time. However, how Bond the author writes in a way to appeal to all generations which i find it super duper cool.
After i heard that he stop publishing new stories i began hunting down all the Paddington books. Hoping to recover more of his books and treasure it for a lifetime i guess. Funny story this was how i began my reading journey well aside from book like Dr sesus and "where is Spot". This was the only storybook which made me feel that i really need to travel around the world and somehow land in The UK to find this bear.
September 21, 2018
Reading these took me back to my childhood and made the world seem a better place. Just made me sad that there will be no new Paddington stories, so we will have to treasure those we have all the more.
March 29, 2020
A lovely collection of three tales from different Paddington books that can do nothing but make one feel comforted and nostalgic. This book includes a mystery of a missing marrow, the perils of a holiday sea voyage and a surprise party with some added magic tricks.
March 25, 2018
Some cute little stories, Paddington was one of my childhood favourites!
March 28, 2018
A lovely collection of stories about a well-loved character.
March 28, 2018
Bought for my niece and nephew as a good little present from their Aunt Lucy!
May 27, 2018
Loved it
June 27, 2018
Just love Paddington. Made me smile.
December 30, 2018
Lovely little collection of Paddington stories for World Book Day. Full of the quaint charm you'd expect from the loveable bear.
June 17, 2019
Fun. Some parts made me laugh out loud
November 25, 2021
loved paddington ,planning to read all the books
October 25, 2022
4.5
Who doesn’t remember the adventures of Paddington Bear from their childhood? I have fond memories that this book reignited
Who doesn’t remember the adventures of Paddington Bear from their childhood? I have fond memories that this book reignited
December 11, 2022
A great, funny childhood read
December 14, 2022
Lovely journey back to my childhood.
October 15, 2025
Paddington trying to be a detective was not on my 2025 bucket list, same with my little boy, but I like how he did do his very best as a detective.
Helping solve his friends mysteries etc.
Helping solve his friends mysteries etc.
January 5, 2026
oh my god. Paddington is so precious 😭😭😭😭😭
January 7, 2026
It’s a light read. I find a lot of similarities between me and Paddington.
July 27, 2018
Long before the movies there were the books. And “Paddington turns detective and other funny stories” is a collection of three stories from the books re-published and put together especially for World Book Day 2018.
The first story, “Paddington turns detective”, sees Paddington turn detective. “Recently Paddington had begun to fancy himself as a detective. The mysterious [torch] flashes of the night before and the loss of Mr Brown’s marrow convinced him his opportunity had come at last.” The second story, “a spot of fishing”, sees Paddington go on a sailing trip. “To have one surprise was a nice way to start the day, but to be told he was going sailing and to have a new outfit at the same time was doubly exciting.” Then the third and final story, “an unexpected party”, sees the Browns throw Paddington a party because “we had a telegram all the way from the Home for Retired Bears in Lima. It seems that Aunt Lucy is celebrating her hundredth birthday very soon and the wardens thought it would be a nice idea if all her family could be there with her” so potentially Paddington may leave forever.
The Paddington character is endearing because he has a childlike enthusiasm for things as everything is “all so new and interesting” to him. He also tries to fit in and help where he can, but as a bear it doesn’t always go right and he ends up in funny situations. As the back cover blurb says “nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved”.
A nice book that brings the classic Paddington to the modern audience.
The first story, “Paddington turns detective”, sees Paddington turn detective. “Recently Paddington had begun to fancy himself as a detective. The mysterious [torch] flashes of the night before and the loss of Mr Brown’s marrow convinced him his opportunity had come at last.” The second story, “a spot of fishing”, sees Paddington go on a sailing trip. “To have one surprise was a nice way to start the day, but to be told he was going sailing and to have a new outfit at the same time was doubly exciting.” Then the third and final story, “an unexpected party”, sees the Browns throw Paddington a party because “we had a telegram all the way from the Home for Retired Bears in Lima. It seems that Aunt Lucy is celebrating her hundredth birthday very soon and the wardens thought it would be a nice idea if all her family could be there with her” so potentially Paddington may leave forever.
The Paddington character is endearing because he has a childlike enthusiasm for things as everything is “all so new and interesting” to him. He also tries to fit in and help where he can, but as a bear it doesn’t always go right and he ends up in funny situations. As the back cover blurb says “nothing is ever straightforward when Paddington is involved”.
A nice book that brings the classic Paddington to the modern audience.
July 22, 2025
It's my favorite bear back with three various stories from previous books. I enjoyed the Paddington series and don't mind rereading his misadventures. Paddington's childlike innocence and knack for getting into trouble are fun to read about. However, I wish the book were longer and included more chapters from other stories, as it is shorter than the other Paddington books.
Note: Using new rating system starting 2025.
April 9, 2019
Three lovely stories read by Stephen Fry and Hugh Bonneville, but they are all collected from previous books in the series, so I had heard them all before.
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