Paddington

• Zoe Mouncer, Grade 3
• Short Story
• 2015

In London at the Brown’s house Judy, Jack and Paddington were playing in the backyard, then Mrs Brown opened the door to the backyard.
“Judy, Jack and Paddington please come inside.” “Okay!” yelled Judy, coming towards the door. “Please sit down,” said Mr Brown. “On the news, it said there is a rare bear,” Mrs Brown said. “And they mean Paddington,” Mr Brown said. “So Paddington is going to stay inside, okay?” Mrs Brown said seriously.
That night someone came and took Paddington. “Jack, Judy have you seen Paddington?” Mrs Brown asked concerned. “No,” said Jack and Judy together. “Why?” asked Judy. “Because I can’t find him.”
Meanwhile at the house down the road, there was Paddington asleep on a cold, metal table.
”Where is Paddington?” yelled Judy. “I have no idea,” Jack yelled back. “Judy, Jack, please come downstairs!” called Mrs Brown. “Do you remember when we found Paddington? We put a locater on his collar,” Mrs Brown said. “Yeah,” said Judy. “So now we can locate Paddington,” Mr Brown said smartly. “I had no idea we put a locater on Paddington’s collar,” Jack said confused. “I did,” said Judy. “Why did Judy know?” Jack asked. “Because Judy is older,” Mr Brown said.
“Look, Paddington is in the house down the road,” said Judy amazed. “We will sneak in tonight, ok” said Mr Brown. “Cool” Jack felt like a spy.
It was that night and the Browns were outside the house Paddington was in. “Is everyone ready?” Mr Brown said like a soldier. “Yes,” Mrs Brown, Judy and Jack said together.
Knock knock! The door opened. The Brown family sneaked in and saw Paddington. “Paddington!” Judy cried. “Shhh” Mrs Brown said quietly. Mr Brown crept forwards and grabbed Paddington. Then they ran back to their house.
“Yes, we got Paddington back!” Judy said excitedly.
So the Brown family ended up okay.
But what will happen next time? Will Paddington get killed or be stolen again? Or Paddington might kill you…