Shabba me whiskers! 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. This is book seven.
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!
Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and David Walliams.
Have you collected all the well brilliant Mr Gum series?
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
Praise for Mr Gum:
`Smooky palooki! This book is well brilliant!’ – Jeremy Strong
`Worryingly splendid’ – Guardian NOT FOR BORERS!
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title.
Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children’s writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a grape. Today he is best-known for the hilarious and much-loved Mr Gum books, which are published in 34 countries worldwide in over 30 languages. The series has won numerous awards, including the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Red House Children’s Book Award and two Blue Peter Book Awards.
With a beautifully fluffy tail and a keen nose for adventure, Max the Detective Cat is ready for any mystery...
The entire theatre company have travelled to Lord Fawley's castle to put on a show for his daughter's Halloween birthday ball!
The doors to Wildpool's first workhouse are now open and Mr and Mrs Humble run it with an iron fist. So much so, the poor would rather be back on the streets. With the help of a few disguises, a lesson in ransom notes and most importantly, a hostage - Master Crook's Crime Academy's students are ready for another adventure.
Dear reader,
There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.
In The Wide Window the siblings encounter a hurricane, a signalling device, hungry leaches, cold cucumber soup, a horrible villain and a doll named Pretty Penny.
In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.
Despite their wretched contents, A Series of Unfortunate Events has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the forthcoming Netflix series directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. You have been warned.
Are you unlucky enough to own all 13 adventures?
The Bad Beginning
The Reptile Room
The Wide Window
The Miserable Mill
The Austere Academy
The Ersatz Elevator
The Vile Village
The Hostile Hospital
The Carnivorous Carnival
The Slippery Slope
The Grim Grotto
The Penultimate Peril
The End
And what about All The Wrong Questions? In this four-book series a 13-year-old Lemony chronicles his dangerous and puzzling apprenticeship in a mysterious organisation that nobody knows anything about:
‘Who Could That Be at This Hour?’
‘When Did you Last See Her?’
‘Shouldn’t You Be in School?’
‘Why is This Night Different from All Other Nights?’
Lemony Snicket was born before you were and is likely to die before you as well. He was born in a small town where the inhabitants were suspicious and prone to riot. He grew up near the sea and currently lives beneath it. Until recently, he was living somewhere else.
Brett Helquist was born in Ganado, Arizona, grew up in Orem, Utah, and now lives in New York City. He earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Brigham Young University and has been illustrating ever since. His art has appeared in many publications, including Cricket magazine and The New York Times.
A new cover look for the number one bestselling CHERUB series! In the ninth title, James is getting into trouble on campus, while Lauren has an air crash to investigate ...
Waterstones Scottish Children’s Book of the Month
Years ago, the Emperor used dark magic to steal all the colour from the world. Now he keeps it for himself, enjoying its life-giving power while everyone else must exist in cold shades of grey. That is, until a miracle baby is born – everything she touches turns to colour. But the child’s life is in danger from her very first breath. Soon the Emperor’s murderous Ripper Dogs and Black Coats come hunting. Can the girl and her adopted father survive in the forest – and what will it take to return colour and hope to the world?
Damian Drooth, the one of a kind, clean-up-the world hero, has arrived. Criminals beware - and be very afraid!
In his first case, Damian finds himself in the glamorous world of filmmaking. But it turns out to be a den of deceit. Damian needs all his mind-boggling skills to keep himself out of trouble and to rescue Trixibelle, the daughter of a crazy, mega-rich director.
Packed with rib-tickling pictures from Tony Ross, this is perfect for newly confident young readers of 6 and up!
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut
author Varsha Shah, featuring charming illustrations from Sònia
Albert and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book
Prize 2023.
'Full of colour and energy … bravo' JAMILA
GAVIN
'Utterly charming, inspiring and gripping … An absolute
must-read!' KIERAN LARWOOD
'Ajay is the most intrepid young reporter since Tintin, caught
up in a gutsy and moral adventure to find and tell the truth.
This sensational debut is full of outrage but full of warmth and
friendship too.' KEITH GRAY
'Exhilarating and heartwarming – a story that shows
the true power of the pen. Shah’s tremendous talent shines
on every page.' CARLIE SOROSIAK
Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing
but a burning wish to be a journalist.
Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his friends Saif,
Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun.
As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children uncover
corruption, fight for justice and battle to save their slum from
bulldozers.
But against some of the most powerful forces in the city, can
Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light?
Not to mention win the most important cricket match ever ...
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart, written
against the backdrop of modern India: Emil and the Detectives
meets Slumdog Millionaire
Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's
Fiction Competition 2020
Wonderfully illustrated by Sònia Albert and starring
a lovable ensemble cast of characters
Tackles tough topics such as social justice and truth
in journalism with a lightness of touch
The fair has come to town and Max, Ben and the Gargoylz can't wait to ride the ghost train, zoom along on the dodgems and zip down the helter-skelter. But Barney gets trapped! Can the boys save their friend and outwit Ben's older sister, Enemy Agent Arabella, too?
Jamie, Harry and Milly are trapped in a mine with the evil Gnome! They've been tricked by a gigantic toad \- and lurking in the dark are all the creepy creatures, ready to attack. Can Jamie and Harry finally defeat the Gnome's cunning? Or will they be eaten like flies? Get ready for the war of the warts!
