By Andy Stanton (author) , David Tazzyman (illustrator) Part of the Mr Gum series
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Follow Polly and Friday on an adventure on the streets of Lamonic Bibber, and watch out for that dastardly villain, Mr Gum, not to mention his sidekick, Billy William.
It's a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads. It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton! They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world.
Good evening and welcome to a tale of forests! Of legendary beasts! Of misbehaving children! Of caterpillars called Graham! And of a great big BEEFER of a cherry tree! But what dark secrets are hidden in that tree, where the leaves grow thick and green? Polly intends to find out, and she intends to find out by finding out.
What will she find out? Read this book and you’ll find out! Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree is the seventh book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.
'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
'A wickedly entertaining story Bookseller 'When I read these books aloud, my teen daughters aged 18 and 16 insist on sitting in and listening too. Usually ending up in tears of laughter. The whole family loves Mr Gum - try it, you won't be disappointed.' Bookcrossing Forum 'Thank you, thank you Andy Stanton for adding another book to the amazing tales of Mr Gum.' School Librarian Journal 'They are fantastic...they are brilliant books for adults to read as well...I fully recommend them.' Zoe Ball live on BBC Radio 2
Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford University but they kicked him out. He has since worked as a stand-up comedian, a film script reader, a cartoonist and an NHS lackey. His Mr Gum Books for Egmont have won widespread acclaim and numerous awards including the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2009, the Blue Peter Award and the Red House Award. He lives in North London.
Click here to read a Q&A with the author from top children's publisher Egmont.
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Follow Polly and Friday on an adventure on the streets of Lamonic Bibber, and watch out for that dastardly villain, Mr Gum, not to mention his sidekick, Billy William. It's a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree was written by Andy Stanton and published by Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree has 215 pages
Yes it is part of Mr Gum series
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