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Fungus the Bogeyman (Picture Puffin) (Paperback)

by Raymond Briggs (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (6 Nov 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140542353
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140542356
  • Product Dimensions: 29.8 x 22 x 0.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,409 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Life in Bogeydom is full of snot, smells, slime, scum and other unspeakable things, and Bogeymen live under the ground revelling in allthe nastiness imaginable. Briggs has created a whole new world in this sophisticated cartoon-strip picture book for older children which will entice the most reluctant of readers into books.


About the Author

Raymond Briggs is known for his innovative ideas. He has won numerous prizes, including the Greenaway and Kurt Maschler, a BAFTA for the film of The Snowman and, most recently, Illustrated Book of the Year for Ethel and Ernest. Raymond lives in Sussex

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic that cannot fail to appeal to children, 6 Sep 2001
By viveca29 "viveca29" (London, England) - See all my reviews
I still have my original first edition of Fungus from 1978, a book which was a firm favourite then and remains so to this day. I read Raymond Briggs' book so many times that I can still quote from it ("Nothing is permanent but woe" as seen on a bogey sandwich board; "Fungus inspects his trousers which have been marinading overnight 'mmmm! these really stink!'")and I find the book enduringly funny yet poignant. Fungus is a decent hard-working bogey but asks himself what is is all for? why do bogeymen exist? why do they have to pester and frighten the Drycleaners? (as we who live on the surface are known.) It seems as if no one has the answer, not even his beloved wife Mildew "the ugliest woman in Bogeydom."

Children (and doubtless many adults) will love this brilliantly illustrated book, and all the detail so lovingly described within - it is funny, rude, tender, thoughtful and even moving. I cannot recommend it enough.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A story for all ages., 28 Feb 2003
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My mother first got this book out of the local library for me when I was about seven or eight, and now at the age of twenty-one, it remains one of my favourite books. I even named my first pet budgie Fungus (well, it was pale green!). "Fungus the Bogeyman" is one of those stories that can be enjoyed by all ages. Some of the in-joking of the narrative may only be understood by the slightly older child, but even the younger ones will love the ick factor of Fungus's life.

The perfect antidote to our over-sanitised lives.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant and suitably revolting comic strip book on a day in the life of a bogeyman, 2 Jan 2007
By Keith Joseph (West Berkshire, England) - See all my reviews
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'Repulsive but none the less compulsive'. This classic Raymond Briggs book hasn't got a real storyline. It's more like an comic strip encyclopedia on the life of bogeymen (Fungus) and bogeywomen (wife Mildew) and their bogeychildren. The book just charts a day in the life of a bogeyman, who it seems, exists merely to torment us 'Drycleaners'. Briggs richly illustrated study of bogeydom delights in all things revolting, slimy, putrid, and lavatorial, and even raises deep questions on the meaning of Bogeydom life.

The book is filled with visual and literary gags, e.g. hidden on Mildrew's bathroom shelf there's 'FemStench' perfume which is real Eau de Toilete (toilet water), plus you finally find out what Great Aunt Ada Doom of Cold Comfort Farm really saw in the woodshed as a child (and yes it was something nasty). This book would be of interest to any kid over 7, boys might go for it at an earlier age than girls - although be warned it's not suitable for sensitive parents. It's also ideal for well read teenagers and young adults, who will appreciate the sophisticated humour more. So if you ever wondered what makes the bogeyman hiding under your bed tick, get this superbly illustrated and funny book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fungus has a heart of gold
I bought this CD story of Fungus the Bogeyman for my children to listen to in the car. I have now heard it four times, and am not tiring of it yet! Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Read

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and very well loved !I
I had this book when i was a kid its a classic ! Maybe better for older kids as the text is small and in cartoon strip form ! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bridget Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Wide appeal!
I read this book as a teenager and enjoyed it vastly. I would urge anyone considering buying this book for their children to ignore the 'narrow appeal' review - younger children... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2006 by R. Borek

3.0 out of 5 stars Narrow appeal
I find choosing books for my kids online quite difficult, as it's often hard to ascertain the age suitability. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2001 by julesjjb

5.0 out of 5 stars Fungus rules
I read this book as a kid and it kept me up for weeks, not just because I was fascinated by the antics of Fungus and his family, but because it was such a magnetic book. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2000 by ddavies@lotuscars.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb story for children of all ages
I remember this fondly from my childhood. Great to show the kids what goes on under the bed or in the cupboard.
Published on 19 Oct 2000

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