Paddington in Peru: Paddington's Jungle Quest

by Rebecca Gerlings

Overview

London’s most adorable bear is back in the third installment of the blockbuster franchise Paddington in Peru, which features a star-studded cast, including Academy Award–winner Olivia Colman, Academy Award–nominee Antonio Banderas, and more!

Join Paddington as he returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, their trip reveals a mystery that leads to an epic quest in the Amazon and the mountain peaks of Peru.

Packed with marvelous mishaps and marmalade sandwiches, this early reader is the perfect gift for those who want to relive Paddington's adventures at home! Filled with full-color images from the film Paddington in Peru, this Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062836533
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	12/03/2024
Series:	I Can Read Book 1 Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	12,288
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

10/25/2024

K-Gr 2—In this book, based off of the 2025 movie of the same name, Paddington Bear and his family travel to visit his aunt in Peru, only to discover that she is missing. Searching for her turns into an adventure that involves bear statues, villains, and dangers around every corner. Without seeing the movie, the story is difficult to follow. For example, the reference to a bear statue in the shop does not seem to fit into the story at all—the connection only becomes clear in the photographs toward the end of the book. Another jump in the story involves the character of Hunter, who is presented as a villain chasing Paddington and then a couple of pages later helps Paddington and saves the day. Though Hunter remains in the story, readers won't know when or how Hunter changed over to Paddington's side. The photographs featured in the book are all from the movie; they are colorful and engaging, and help readers get to know the characters. VERDICT Recommended for fans of the new film.—Sara Collins

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