Order of Michael Bond Books

Michael Bond was an English author renowned for creating Paddington Bear, a beloved character featured in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, which tells the story of a marmalade-loving bear from Peru. This book launched a successful series that expanded into numerous books and adaptations for television and film, captivating children across generations. Over 35 million copies of Paddington books have been sold globally. In addition to the Paddington series, Bond created other characters, including Detective Monsieur Pamplemousse, featured in his mystery novels aimed at adults. He wrote throughout his life, with his first book published in 1958 and his last in 2017. Earlier, Bond served in the Middlesex Regiment of the British Army until 1947, where he began his writing journey. He passed away in 2017 at the age of 91.