Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children’s writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a grape. He is best known for the hilarious, bestselling and award-winning Mr Gum series and has also written picture books, including Danny McGee Drinks the Sea. Andy lives in North London and likes cartoons, books and music (even jazz).
David Tazzyman studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. As well as illustrating the Mr Gum series, he has illustrated many picture books including Eleanor's Eyebrows, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus, Michael Rosen's Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots and My Mum's Growing Down by Laura Dockrill. He lives in Leicester with his wife and three sons.
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<strong>One of Time Out’s Top 100 Children’s books of all time and Booktrust’s ‘Best</strong>
<strong>100 Books of the Past 100 Years!</strong>
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<p>'Completely hilarious … kind of <em>The League of Gentlemen</em> for kids', Zoe Ball</p>
<p>'I can tell you, hand on heart, that many of my happiest moments as a dad, involved reading about Polly, Friday O’Leary, Billy William and Gum with my kids’, Phil Earle</p>
<p>'They're the funniest books … I can't recommend them enough', Stephen Mangan</p>
<p>''My kids are reading the Mr Gum books. SO GREAT' – Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 6 DJ, TV presenter, author and comedian</p>
<p>'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, bestselling author of The-Hundred-A-Mile-An-Hour Dog</p>
<p>'They're properly funny, those books' – India Knight, bestselling author of My Life on a Plate</p>
<p>'Funny? You bet' – Guardian</p>
<p>'Andy Stanton accumulates silliness and jokes in an irresitible, laughter-inducing romp' – Sunday Times</p>
<p>'Raucous, revoltingly rambunctious and nose-snortingly funny' – Daily Mail</p>
<p>'It provoked long and painful belly laughs from my daughter who is eight' – Daily Telegraph</p>
<p>'As always, Stanton has a ball with dialogue, detail and devilish plot twists' – Scotsman</p>
<p>'They are fantastic…they are brilliant books for adults to read as well… I fully recommend them' – Zoe Ball live on BBC Radio 2</p>
<p>'A riotous read' – Sunday Express'</p>
Shabba me whiskers! MR GUM is 20 years old (and some). And he’s NOT happy about it.
But everyone else is – and this very special anniversary edition of the bestselling children’s classic is bursting out the nostrils with fun and original extras from the Mr Gum world. Including an introduction from fellow bestselling author, Phil Earle!
‘It’s time for action,’ said Mr Gum to nobody in particular. ‘Nasty action.’
Good evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun and corn on the cob. This book’s all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly. And there’s heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING.
You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! is the first book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.
Don't miss Mr Gum's other villainously brilliant adventures…
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire
Mr Gum and the Goblins
Mr Gum and the Power Crystals
Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear
What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout
it’s the 20th anniversary edition of Mr Gum, you crazy funsters! With extra bonus material and a very special introduction.
it’s the 20th anniversary edition of Mr Gum, you crazy funsters! With extra bonus material and a very special introduction.
• An anniversary edition of You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum, a fresh new look for Mr Gum in The Hound of Lamonic Bibber' AND brand new audio recordings of the series form our 20th anniversary celebrations
• The celebratory anniversary edition contains a special introduction from bestselling author Phil Earle and never-seen-before material
• New HarperCollins audio editions to come with all the bells and whistles, inviting in a brand new generation!
• Mr Gum has sold more than 4 MILLION copies in the UK alone and been translated into 34 languages
• The Mr Gum series won the first ever Roald Dahl Funny Prize, two Blue Peter Book Awards and the Red House Award
• Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear – the Musical was a major National Theatre production with book and lyrics by Andy
Competition: unfairies; wimpy kid; bunny vs money; dogman; party pooper; the twits; the blunders; the boy who grew dragons; grimwood; the land of roar. david walliams; roald dahl; jeff kinney; dav pilkey; jamie smart; andy sheperd; huw aaron; nadia shireen; jenny mclachlan
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children’s writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a grape. He is best known for the hilarious, bestselling and award-winning Mr Gum series and has also written picture books, including Danny McGee Drinks the Sea. Andy lives in North London and likes cartoons, books and music (even jazz).
David Tazzyman studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. As well as illustrating the Mr Gum series, he has illustrated many picture books including Eleanor's Eyebrows, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus, Michael Rosen's Jelly Boots, Smelly Boots and My Mum's Growing Down by Laura Dockrill. He lives in Leicester with his wife and three sons.