A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

A Bear Called Paddington

Paddington Bear #1

Michael Bond with Peggy Fortnum

159 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous fast-paced

Description

Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same . . . for ordinary things become extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,086 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 97%
funny 75%
adventurous 56%
relaxing 27%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 13%
emotional 5%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 13%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 39% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.11

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