More Than Marmalade Michael Bond and the Story of Paddington Bear by Rosanne Tolin
Brand: Chicago Review Press
Product Description
Michael Bond never intended to be a childrens writer. Though an avid reader he was by no means a model student and quit school at 14. He repaired rooftop radio transmitters during the bombing of Britain in World War II and later joined the army. He wrote about the war and more selling stories here and there. One day while searching for inspiration at his typewriter hoping for a big story that would allow him to write full time a stuffed bear on top of the shelfa Christmas present for his wifesuddenly caught his eye. Bond poured his personal feelings about the events of his erathe refugee children his family had hosted in the countryside a wartorn country in recovery the bustling immigrant neighborhood where he livedinto the story of a little bear from Peru who tries very very hard to do things right. The result was A Bear Called Paddington. An incredible true tale More than Marmalade Michael Bond and the Story of Paddington Bear is the first biography about the writer behind the beloved series. Author Rosanne Tolin reveals how world history Bonds life and 1950s immigrant culture were embedded into Paddingtons creation bringing middlegrade readers a delightful informative and engaging book with a timely message of acceptance. show more
Condition : New
Author : Rosanne Tolin
Weight : 332.16
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Language : English
EAN : 9781641603140
ISBN10 : 1641603143
Format : Hardback
Date of Publication : 20200505
Place of Publication : NA
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 150 X 221 X 15mm