The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with an updated cover design.

`I do wish I could see into Paddington's mind,' said Mrs Brown, `I know something's going on. I can recognise the signs.'

And there is plenty of cause for concern when Paddington takes an interest in detective work. Not to mention sewing and ballroom dancing!

Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for fifty years.

This is volume 9 in Paddington .

This book has been graded for interest at 7+ years.

There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Michael Bond has published many books including the phenomenally-successful Paddington Bear books and in 1997 received the OBE for his services to children's literature.