Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This is a new edition of the classic novel and contains the original text by Michael Bond. Somehow Paddington always manages to find himself in strange situations. From a squishy miscommunication involving oysters and public transit to a case of mistaken identity, there's never a dull moment when a certain bear is around! Paddington Races Ahead is the thirteenth classic novel about Michael Bond's beloved classic character, Paddington Bear.