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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"'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)"
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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
By C. Pocock
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!
61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
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.
38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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...
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...
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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It is not often that a book makes me laugh out loud, and even less often that it is a children's book, but having just finished reading You're a Bad Man Mr. Gum to my children I can testify that it had me in stitches to the point where I actually had to stop reading for a few minutes to compose myself.
This is a stupidly funny adventure about the grim Mr. Gum, who is rather like Mr. Twit but more erudite. Mr. Grim has to keep his garden tidy even though he hates being tidy, because if he doesn't, a bad tempered fairy smashes him round the head with a frying pan. Mr. Gum's life gets considerably more painful when Jake the huge dog takes a liking to his garden and decides to play in it. Mr Gum has to take his revenge on Jake.
There are silly jokes and daft puns and stupid characters, but the main thing I loved, and which I found funny and highly original, was the wonderful way Stanton uses language in this book. He uses a very colloquial form, which works brilliantly and just makes the whole book accessible and funny.
The book has really dynamic illustrations and not too many words on the page for those children who may be struggling with the weight of words on a page, but who want to gravitate towards something more challenging than standard picture books. I loved it, and so did my 11, 7 and 4 year old.
This is a stupidly funny adventure about the grim Mr. Gum, who is rather like Mr. Twit but more erudite. Mr. Grim has to keep his garden tidy even though he hates being tidy, because if he doesn't, a bad tempered fairy smashes him round the head with a frying pan. Mr. Gum's life gets considerably more painful when Jake the huge dog takes a liking to his garden and decides to play in it. Mr Gum has to take his revenge on Jake.
There are silly jokes and daft puns and stupid characters, but the main thing I loved, and which I found funny and highly original, was the wonderful way Stanton uses language in this book. He uses a very colloquial form, which works brilliantly and just makes the whole book accessible and funny.
The book has really dynamic illustrations and not too many words on the page for those children who may be struggling with the weight of words on a page, but who want to gravitate towards something more challenging than standard picture books. I loved it, and so did my 11, 7 and 4 year old.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A cracking, lunatic, fast-paced, comic masterpiece. Terrifically witty, insane, stupid, clever and cheap. If everyone has a book in them waiting to get out, I hope mine is half as good as this.
Buy it. Read it. Laugh out loud. Then give it to your kids and watch them do the same.
Great stuff. And I even like the cover.
Buy it. Read it. Laugh out loud. Then give it to your kids and watch them do the same.
Great stuff. And I even like the cover.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Neil Dudley
Format:Paperback
This is such a good book. Its so funny. My 9 year old daughter really loved it and couldnt stop laughing at the way Andy Stanton wrote about Mr Gum and how he mixes everything up. It was a joy to read as you just didnt know what was going to happen next. We cant wait to read some of the others. The best childrens writer since Roald Dahl. Absolutely brilliant
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By busymum
Format:Paperback
There is marital disharmony in our house since these books first entered our lives. We argue over who is putting our daughter to bed because we BOTH want to read the next few chapters to her! Forget the kids! These books are great! 6 year old daughter also adores the books and thinks Andy Stanton is mad and funny. She has just re-read all the books to herself and can't wait for the next one. Her new party trick is reciting Polly's name in full. Read it, you'll understand. See Also:Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire Mr. Gum and the Goblins Mr Gum and the Power Crystals
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Joan Keating
Format:Audio CD
We've had this CD a little over a week. My three children (2 boys aged 9 and 8 and a girl aged 6) can recite huge chunks of it. They already loved the Mr Gum books but this adds a whole new dimension. There are songs to be sung (don't forget the ostrich noises!) and sound effects to marvel at. I wondered how the title would work in audio, given that the books are such visual treats but I needn't have feared. My three have listened to it in the car but also, and this is rare with an audio book, in the house. I am hoping that the other two Mr Gum titles will quickly follow in audio.
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A really funty story! Reviewed by Jay Class
This is a story about Mr Gum who is a very bad man who hates children! We, in Jay Class, thought that the story was fantastic and funny (or funty). Read more
Published 7 days ago by J. Munro
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Dogs are tummy some times ;-)
Dogs are tummy some times ;-) I decided to read this book by myself before recommending it to a child. Not bad. Even funny ;-)
Published 14 days ago by Ekaterina
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mr gum
This book is great for 8 or 9 year olds and is really funny
I've read all of them and enjoyed them all!
I've read all of them and enjoyed them all!
Published 15 days ago by Millie
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MR GUM!
This book was amazing and I couldn't put it down its such a page turner ! I couldn't wait to read the other books! Read more
Published 16 days ago by Robin Weber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant book
Mr gum was very very funny . The fairy was hilarious . Friday is fun and funny.
Jake the dog cheeky. I would recommend this book for children aged between 7 to 10.
Jake the dog cheeky. I would recommend this book for children aged between 7 to 10.
Published 16 days ago by Crcrjrmr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really funty
Mr gum is really stupid and funny however I don`t think he will ever be a nice old kind man.
Published 16 days ago by Millie Evans
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Love them!
I'm not sure who is enjoying these books more, my son or me! I'm loving reading this series, yes they're a bit vulgar, but they appeal greatly to my childish sense of humour, and... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mrs. HE Carter
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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 29 days ago by Meow
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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 1 month ago by Tiana
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It Was Great
It was a wonderful book and I am looking forward to reading to reading the next one. Bye for now.
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