You're A Bad Man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton - Children's Fiction Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781405293693. Publisher: Farshore. Age Range: 7-9 years. Overview. You're A Bad Man, Mr Gum! is the first book in Andy Stanton's internationally best-selling Mr Gum series, a riotous introduction to the grumpiest villain in children's fiction. Mr Gum hates children, animals, fun, and even his own garden, but his quiet life is turned upside down by a fearless young girl, an eccentric fairy, and a lovable shaggy dog named Jake. Packed with wordplay, slapstick and genuine warmth, this paperback has become a modern classic for readers aged seven and up.. About the Book. Mr Gum is a bad man. He lives in a very nice house in a very nice town called Lamonic Bibber, and he likes nothing more than a spot of peace and quiet. Unfortunately for him, his garden is a jungle, his bathtub is home to a feisty fairy called Polly, and his neighbour keeps an enormous, friendly, biscuit-loving dog called Jake. When young Polly teams up with Jake to rescue a flower from Mr Gum's clutches, chaos erupts across Lamonic Bibber in the funniest possible way. Andy Stanton's trademark surreal humour, rapid-fire dialogue and gleeful disregard for convention have made this one of the most celebrated comic adventures in children's publishing. The story bursts with invented words, running jokes and larger-than-life characters, all brought vividly to life by David Tazzyman's distinctive scribbly illustrations. Short chapters and punchy pacing make it ideal for bo...