{"product_id":"mr-gum-series-andy-stanton-9-books-collection-set-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Mr Gum Series Collection by Andy Stanton - 9 Books Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou're A Bad Man, Mr Gum!\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Goblins\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Power Crystals\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Dancing Bear\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat's for Dinner, Mr Gum?\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Cherry Tree\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Secret Hideout\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Hound of Lamonic Bibber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Egmont\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Mr Gum, the grumpiest, smelliest, most magnificently horrible man in the tiny town of Lamonic Bibber, in this complete nine-book paperback set by Andy Stanton. Each slim, fast-paced chapter book pairs riotous slapstick with sly, laugh-out-loud wordplay, following young Polly, her enormous shaggy dog Jake, and a cast of oddball neighbors as they outwit Mr Gum's latest scheme. Illustrated throughout by David Tazzyman, the series is a favorite read-aloud and independent-reading pick for ages 7-9, blending short chapters with big personality to hook even reluctant readers from page one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mr Gum series turns the sleepy town of Lamonic Bibber into a stage for nine gloriously silly adventures starring one of children's fiction's great comic villains: Mr Gum, a man so unpleasant he makes swearing sound like poetry. Standing against him is Polly, a clever, cheerful girl who refuses to let Mr Gum's nastiness win, along with her giant, joyfully destructive dog Jake and a rotating cast of eccentric locals, including the gentle giant Friday O'Leary and the terrifyingly polite butcher Billy William the Third. Across the nine books, plots range from a gingerbread-fueled get-rich-quick scheme and a runaway dancing bear to sinister goblins, a magical crystal, and a storm-summoning villain, but the tone stays constant: fast, absurd, and endlessly quotable. Andy Stanton's prose is built for reading aloud, packed with invented insults and sudden asides to the reader, and jokes that reward kids who like language as much as plot. Short chapters and playful titles keep the pace brisk, while David Tazzyman's scribbly illustrations punctuate the chaos on nearly every page, making these books friendly for developing and reluctant readers. Because each title stands largely on its own, the set works equally well read in order or dipped into at random, making it a flexible pick for a classroom library, road trip, or bedtime rotation for fans of anarchic, character-driven comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete nine-book paperback set, ready to read start to finish or in any order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and busy illustrations by David Tazzyman build reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZany, laugh-out-loud humor that appeals to reluctant readers and comedy fans alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA recurring cast of characters, including Polly, Jake the dog, and villainous Mr Gum, keeps kids invested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift set for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or a classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format is easy to pack for car trips, sleepovers, or summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou're A Bad Man, Mr Gum! — Mr Gum's evil plot against Jake the dog's tidy garden kicks off the series with poisoned meat and a furious frying-pan-wielding fairy.\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire — A biscuit-fueled get-rich-quick scheme sends Lamonic Bibber into a gingerbread-scented spiral of greed and chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Goblins — Sneaky goblins creep into town, forcing Polly and her friends into a quick-thinking chase to protect Lamonic Bibber.\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Power Crystals — A mysterious magical crystal draws out Mr Gum's greediest instincts and puts the whole town at risk.\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Dancing Bear — A wandering dancing bear stirs up a merry, mischievous uproar that pulls in Polly, Jake, and half the town.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat's for Dinner, Mr Gum? — A disastrous dinner party showcases Mr Gum's terrible manners and even worse cooking in classic Stanton style.\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Cherry Tree — A magical cherry tree at the center of town becomes the target of Mr Gum's latest ridiculous scheme.\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Secret Hideout — Polly and her friends build a hideout to plot against Mr Gum, only for their plans to go hilariously sideways.\u003cbr\u003e\nMr Gum and the Hound of Lamonic Bibber — A storm-summoning villain and a fearsome hound bring the series to a suitably chaotic, action-packed close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAndy Stanton is a British author known for the Mr Gum series, published by Egmont and illustrated throughout by David Tazzyman. Stanton's writing is distinguished by rapid-fire wordplay, absurdist humor, and a willingness to break the fourth wall, addressing young readers directly in the middle of the chaos. His comic sensibility draws comparisons to Roald Dahl while carving out its own gleefully strange voice, filled with invented insults, non sequiturs, and larger-than-life villains. The Mr Gum books have introduced a generation of young readers to Lamonic Bibber's cast of oddballs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNine books of pure, silly fun in one paperback set means no waiting between adventures, whether it's a rainy afternoon, a long car ride, or a bedtime story marathon. The short, illustrated chapters make this a natural birthday gift, stocking stuffer, or classroom library pick for any kid who loves to laugh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Stanton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57173426864502,"sku":"MAN-0316551368","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/mr-gum-series-andy-stanton-paperback.jpg?v=1785858424","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/mr-gum-series-andy-stanton-9-books-collection-set-ages-7-9-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}