Paddington Goes to Town

Paddington doesn’t intentionally turn his friend’s wedding into an uproar by getting the wedding ring stuck on his paw. Nor does he plan for Mr. Curry to slip on his marmalade sandwich in the middle of an important golf shot. But these sorts of things and more just happen when Paddington goes to town.

First published in 1968, Paddington Goes to Town is the eighth novel chronicling the adventures of Michael Bond's beloved classic character. The stories in this collection are:

1. A Day to Remember - Paddington acts as an usher at a friend's wedding.
2. Paddington Hits Out - Paddington accompanies Mr Curry to a golf competition.
3. A Visit to the Hospital - Visiting Mr Curry in hospital, Paddington meets a psychiatrist.
4. Paddington Finds a Cure - Paddington finds a cure for Mr Curry's ailments.
5. Paddington and the "Finishing Touch" - Paddington seeks the 'finishing touch' to Mr Gruber's patio.
6. Everything Comes to Those Who Wait - Paddington's attempts to go carol singing do not go according to plan.
7. Paddington Goes to Town - Paddington, the Brown family and Mr Gruber, visit the Christmas lights and decorations in the west end of London.