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Michael Bond left school at the age of 14 but went to create the much-loved series Paddington Bear. AP Photo/Sang Tan
Michael Bond left school at the age of 14 but went to create the much-loved series Paddington Bear. AP Photo/Sang Tan
Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond dies
The much-loved children's author who sold more than 35 million books about the friendly character globally was 91
Chris Newbould
28 June, 2017