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You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum! [Paperback]

Andy Stanton , David Tazzyman
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Book Description

7 Aug 2006 Mr Gum (Book 1)
Mr Gum is a truly nasty old man. He's absolutely grimsters. But this book is not just about him. There is also a little girl called Polly, an evil butcher, heroes and sweets and stuff, and Jake the dog, who must be saved from terrible, terrible evil.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd (7 Aug 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405223103
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405223102
  • Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 18.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"'Smooky palooki! This book is well brilliant! Andy Stanton is far too clever and funny and should be locked away in a very dark place that nobody can find.' (Jeremy Strong) 'Worryingly splendid' (Guardian)" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Andy has worked as a standup comedian, artist, TV script writer and cartoonist. This is his first book, but we know he will be writing and selling for years to come!

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars You're a Bad Man Mr Gum 29 Aug 2006
Format:Paperback
This book is so funny and mad we loved it! When we got my dad to read it out loud he started crying with laughter and couldn't speak. A great laugh!
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5.0 out of 5 stars How to hook your child on books 4 Dec 2006
By L. Hutt
Format:Paperback
Antony (8) is a good but reluctant reader. We always have to ask him to read and despite lots of research into good storylines, we hadn't found a book that Antony was enthusiastic to pick up. Until Mr Gum. This really hit the spot with his sense of humour and gave him something to laugh about on nearly every page. The thing I love about this book is that there is only avg 10 lines per page (160 pages total), so the child makes fast progress through what seems like a thick book. They are really pleased with the number of pages they have read and this gives them a real sense of achievement. The best bit is the bonus story at the end. My 9 year old daughter read it in 2 nights and has asked me to pre-order the next book due out in Feb 2007. Cannot recommend enough. Well done Andy.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Giggle 5 Aug 2006
Format:Paperback
If all childrens' books were this giggly, then I wouldn't have got to the adult ones yet because I'd still be happily working my way through books like this.

It's got big jokes, little jokes, jokes that you don't realise are jokes unless you pay attention, jokes that hit you over the head and say 'look at me, I'm a joke!'

Get it, and a few spares just in case one of them dies on the way home.

Looking forward to book 2...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This is a really funny book, I recommend it to everyone! My teacher said that's its a good book to I read it and its fantastic!
Published 2 days ago by Meow
1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful
This is a truly dreadful book. Stanton seems to be trying very hard and failing to imitate Spike Milligan in style and comedy. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Tiana
5.0 out of 5 stars It Was Great
It was a wonderful book and I am looking forward to reading to reading the next one. Bye for now.
Published 16 days ago by Amazon
4.0 out of 5 stars mr gum
i get the books to read to my son and he loves them so to me thats all that matters.
Published 1 month ago by dave hutchinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I read this book to my 11yr old daughter so this review is from her. She didn't like it , she absolutely loved it. She laughed out loud at the fairy and loved Jake the dog. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sian Mayo
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly funny!
This is the perfect example of how to let your imagination go WILD and create an absolute masterpiece! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adina Casas
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book!
I bought this for my 7 year old son who is a great reader. His teacher stopped giving his class books to read as homework as as he is good at reading I wanted to keep him... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kirst J Turner
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
This is a good story but it is a bit short I like the mr gum series
I'm written these because I need to
Published 1 month ago by fantastic game
5.0 out of 5 stars daughter loves it
i got this for my daughter as the teacher was reading it to them at school and she loved and wanted her own copy to read
Published 1 month ago by hayley
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good but not as good as the others
My son age 8 loves the mr gum books and I would absolutely recommend them for any child. The humour is quirky and at times 'off the wall' in these books, really fabulous and it... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Graham
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