Feature Title
What's For Dinner, Mr Gum?
by Andy Stanton
Well, Shabba me whiskers! Mr Gum's Back! But what's he up to this time? Oh, dreadful things my friends, dreadful things indeed. Seems he's found himself a brand new treat - rancid kebabs just driping with grey sauce. And he just can't get enough of them. He's gotta have more! More! LESS! I mean, MORE! But not everyones to happy with Mr Gum's new dinnertime arrangements and soon the town of Lamonic Bibber is gearing up for war. Can Polly and her friends save the town from being torn apart? Will Mr Gum's hunger ever be satisfied? And who on earth is Thora Gruntwhistle?
All will be revealed when you read What's For Dinner, Mr Gum? You'll see a gingerbread man driving through London! You'll see annoying Monkey driving everyone mad! you'll see Friday O'Leary falling asleep in a hedge! Yes, its all there in glorious black and white, my friends. Except the cover, which is in colour. BONUS!
About the Author
Andy Stanton lives in North London. He studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. He has been a stand-up comedian, a film script reader, a cartoonist, an NHS lackey and lots of other things.
He has many interests, but best of all he likes cartoons, books and music (even jazz). One day he'd like to live in New York or Berlin or one of those places because he's got fantasies of bohemia. His favourite expression is 'good evening' and his favourite word is 'captain'. 'You're a Bad Man Mr Gum' is his first book.
About the Illustrator
David Tazzyman lives in South London with his girlfriend and son. He grew up in Leicester, studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitian University and then travelled around Asia for three years before moving to London in 1997.
Website
Check out Mr. Gum's fun, interactive website www.egmont.co.uk/mrgum/
Reviews
"A gang of goblins and miscreants are threatening the village of Lamonic Bibber, and it’s up to Polly and Friday to stop the shenanigans. A wickedly funny follow-up to You’re a Bad Man Mr Gum, this beginner chapter book is a riotous read-aloud, especially with reluctant readers."- Canadian Family Magazine
“I liked Mr. Gum and the Goblins very much. It is one of the funniest books I have read, and it was easy to read. The plot was fast moving, and sensible, and there were lots of surprises and laughs. Overall I was very happy with this book, and I look forward to the next one. This reviewer gives Mr. Gum and the Goblins 4 lemon meringue stars."- Sarah's Stars, Kids Books, Kids Reviews
$9.95 paperback, 144pp
978-1-4052-4824-2
5 x 7, Ages 7 and up
Egmont UK