Mr Gum Series 1-9 Books Collection Set by Andy Stanton - Humour Fiction - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

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Titles in This Set. 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. Mr Gum and the Hound of Lamonic Bibber. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780603578052. Publisher: Egmont. Age Range: 7-9 years. Overview. Meet the nastiest man in Lamonic Bibber. The Mr Gum Series 1-9 Collection gathers all nine paperback adventures by Andy Stanton, following grumpy villain Mr Gum, sidekick Billy William the Third, and heroine Polly. Packed with wordplay and laugh-out-loud chapters, this set suits young readers who love silly, fast-paced fiction and want the whole story from book one to the finale.. About the Books. Andy Stanton's Mr Gum series begins with You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!, introducing the corn-on-the-cob-hating villain, Polly, Jake the dog, and a bathtub fairy. From there, the chaos grows: Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire brings a gingerbread man with electric muscles, and Mr Gum and the Goblins sends readers up Goblin Mountain to face the Three Impossible Challenges. Mr Gum and the Power Crystals uncovers an ancient curse over the town, and Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear brings hot-air balloons and a bear called Padlock into the mix. What's for Dinner, Mr Gum? serves up rancid kebabs and dreadful new schemes, Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree introduces a caterpillar called Graham, and Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout features talking parrots and a giant cactus. The set closes with Mr Gum and the Hound of Lamonic Bibber, a bonkers finale. Each book uses short, punchy chapters and running jokes that have made the series a favourite for reluctant readers and classroom libraries alike.. Complete run of all nine Mr Gum paperbacks in the correct reading order. Short, fast-paced chapters ideal for reluctant and emerging readers. Laugh-out-loud humour perfect for solo reading or reading aloud. A ready-made gift set for birthdays, Christmas or classroom libraries. Consistent, memorable cast including Polly, Jake the dog and Friday O'Leary. About the Author. Andy Stanton is a British author best known for the multi-award-winning Mr Gum series. You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! won the Red House Children's Book Award, and later titles have been shortlisted for further prizes. Stanton's writing is celebrated for its inventive wordplay, absurd humour and warmth, drawing comparisons to Roald Dahl. He continues to write for children with the same irreverent, joke-packed style that made Mr Gum a household name in UK children's fiction.. Why You'll Love This Set. Nine books of nonstop silliness in one paperback collection, this set delivers Andy Stanton's sharpest jokes, oddest villains and most memorable heroes from start to finish - a guaranteed hit for young comedy fans and reluctant readers alike.. Please Note: Cover artwork shown reflects the current UK paperback edition and matches the ISBN listed; dispatched as a complete set.