Alan Taylor is a gingerbread man who has electric muscles and is as rich as a mushroom ...And Mr Gum and Billy William want to get their grubby mits on his cash!
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Andy Stanton lives in North London. He studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. He has been a stand-up comedian, a film script reader, a cartoonist, an NHS lackey and lots of other things. He has many interests, but best of all he likes Radio 4, books and music (even jazz). One day he'd like to live in New York or Berlin or one of those places because he's got fantasies of bohemia. His favourite expression is 'Good evening' and his favourite word is 'captain'. This is his second book.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By Purple157
Format:Paperback
On the recommendation of a friend, I bought this for my nephew's eighth birthday - and I'm happy to say it was the hit of the day, not just amongst the kids but the adults too. Weird doesn't even come close to describing the plot of this book, but basically it involves a gingerbread man with electric muscles, who just happens to be a billionaire (told you it was weird). There are all sorts of funny asides but somehow the author keeps it all in check and produces a satisfying (but highly bonkers) conclusion. In short - buy this book for any kids you know and if you don't have any kids - buy it anyway. You will laugh a lot. Have just ordered the first one for my nephew, (but I will be reading it first, for sure).
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The reviewers who have been critical of this book are not children and do not appear to have read it to a child. All of the 'Mr Gum' books are odd, weird, off the wall etc - but children absolutely adore them and my 3 (7, 10, 12) just cannot stop laughing when I read 'Mr Gum' to them (they are best read aloud, I think). Andy Stanton obviously knows just which buttons to press to make kids enjoy his writing - it is not really up to adults to make pompous statements about their suitability. And anything that gets children, and especially boys, to enjoy books HAS to have a 5 star review.
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Steerpike
Format:Paperback
I've never written an Amazon review before, but Shabba me Whiskers that one star review made me so cross I had to write one right now. All of the Mr. Gum books are THE BEST, but this is the best of them all. I read it to my three children (aged 6,9 & 11) and all four of us were crying with laughter. I've recommended Mr. Gum to so many other parents, and all of them (and their kids) have loved the books. Funty stuff indeed.
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Grandson loved it!
My older grandson loved this book as he does with all the Mr Gum stories!Thanks Andy Stanton for bringing so much laughter and enjoyment to our youngsters.
Published 5 days ago by peepo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Winslet wins a lot.
Not much more can I add to the other reviews on the page. Winslet's charming, the book is what it is and so delightful all round.
Published 19 days ago by Stuart Burns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mr gum
One of the best books I have ever read, it is really funny, I laugh every time I read it. Looking forward to rest of series!
Published 20 days ago by Laura
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not to our household's taste
I reviewed Kate Winslet's reading of You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!: Mr Gum, Book 1 (Unabridged) some time ago, promising to return to the other two titles I acquired at the same time... Read more
Published 1 month ago by bomble
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious audiobook for kids
This is a weird and wickedly funny tale brought to you through Kate Winslet's narration. The children absolutely love it.
Published 1 month ago by Olivarovich
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Awful Narration
We opened this on a long journey, and were very excited to listen. My husband and I couldn't last 2 minutes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by K S Appleson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite as good as the first one
We really enjoyed the first Mr. Gum. This one is still good - it's funny, entertaining and a good listen in the car.
But I've dropped a star this time for two reasons. Read more
But I've dropped a star this time for two reasons. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Max
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stocking Filler at Christmas.
Ideal for my Grandson to listen to at night, as he is settling down to go to sleep. This is one of many audio books he has, but this is the one that he specifially requested. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Keith.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good fun
As with the first one, the story crosses over onto audio excellently. My son's not quite old enough to appreciate them so I'm having to review them from an adult perspective but... Read more
Published 2 months ago by SJSmith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story. Good Audio.
This is the second instalment of the Mr Gum series. The story is just as hilarious as the first one, and we enjoyed it as a whole family on a long car journey. Read more
Published 2 months ago by H. Pierce
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