You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!

The baddest man since Mr Twit, with the beard to match. You just love to hate him. It’s the book that changed, well, books. No villain has ever been yuckier. No catchphrases have ever been funnier. Shabba me whiskers: it’s true! Meet Mr Gum: a totally nasty old man. He’s absolutely grimsters. Luckily, this book is not only about him. There’s also a little girl called Polly, an evil butcher, heroes and sweets. Plus Jake the dog, who must be saved from terrible evil. And finally, dear reader, there’s YOU. Who must laugh very loud, at any cost.

  • First in a top series that’s won the Red House Award
  • Wacky fun in the vein of Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake
  • Hilarious fun packed with twists, turns and zany artwork
  • “An irresistible, laughter-inducing romp” – Sunday Times

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Fun Stuff

Activities

  • Mr Gum Card Game

    Download the Mr Gum Card Tournament, complete with character cards with ratings for hairiness, intelligence, stink factor and more!

    Download Mr Gum Card Game
  • Mr Gum wallpaper

    Download this funny Mr Gum wallpaper for your computer!

    Download Mr Gum wallpaper

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    it looks funny wont to read it

    17 September 2016

  • liked it

    It is a fuunny book especially Mr Gum he is hilarious this book is good for kids

    14 January 2015

  • loved it

    Ha ha ha ha whacking fairies every FUNNY thing you have ever wanted. It is really funny and jam-packed with adventure:-)

    11 October 2014

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Authors

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    Andy Stanton

    Andy Stanton is author of the hilarious Mr Gum books. He’s won loads of awards, especially those voted for by children.

    Awards

    Andy has won the Blue Peter, Red House and Richard & Judy awards for You’re a Bad Man Mr Gum, and the Blue Peter Award and Roald Dahl Funny Prize for Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear.

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