By Andy Stanton (author) , David Tazzyman (illustrator) Part of the Mr Gum series
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Prize-winning Andy Stanton’s disgusting Mr Gum has gone missing in this new zany and hilarious adventure set in that most unusual of places, Lamonic Bibber.
Mr Gum hates children, animals, fun, comics, pop music, Christmas... In fact, Mr Gum hates anything and everything that children might enjoy. When a disgusting cloud of filthy smoke threatens Lamonic Bibber it is not hard to guess that Mr Gum has something to do with it. How Polly and Friday go about their investigations to find out what’s going on is as hilarious as ever.
The eight books in the Mr Gum series have been republished, with a fresh new look, for the 20th Anniversary celebrations of this award-winning series.
Follow Polly and Friday on another crazy adventure on the streets of Lamonic Bibber. And watch out for that dastardly villain, Mr Gum, not to mention his sidekick, Billy William. But what could that fiend be up to this time? Could there be 8 ladies all called Pamela? Will Friday O'Leary have to wrestle a man-eating Octopus? Who knows? Either way, it'll be barking bonkers. But don't believe us, believe them...
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Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball Shabba me whiskers! 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.
Talking parrots in the rooftops? A giant cactus on the high street? Mosquitos so nasty that even their own friends don’t like them? Something’s gone terribly wrong in Lamonic Bibber … and Mr Gum is nowhere to be found. Yes, folks, Polly and Friday are facing their biggest challenge yet.
So strap yourselves in, cry ‘HI-HO-WEIRDY!’ and get ready for an adventure so crazy your feet will melt with happiness! And I’m not just saying that, I’ve actually seen it happen..
HOORAY! Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout is the eight 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 another crazy adventure on the streets of Lamonic Bibber. And watch out for that dastardly villain, Mr Gum, not to mention his sidekick, Billy William.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout 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 Secret Hideout was written by Andy Stanton and published by Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout has 228 pages
Yes it is part of Mr Gum series
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