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Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree

Andy Stanton, David Tazzyman

Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree

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Average rating

4 out 5

12 reviews

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.

Reviews

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This book was lovely and fun. It made me laugh as one of the characters in the book she tried to smack Mr Gum’s head with frying pan.

Judge July Rollerskate 24.08.2023

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It was a good book but a bit hard to understand only downside was that they didn’t say stuff correctly.

Captain Blossom Elephant 29.08.2021

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I really enjoyed this book because I find all the Mr Gum books funny. My favourite character is Alan Taylor because I like how he is a gingerbread man with electric muscles. I am looking forward to reading the final book.

Captain Sapphire Waterfall 24.08.2021

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I didn't like the book very well, as it was a bit hard to get through. My favourite character of Mr Gum and the cherry tree was Polly the nine-year-old as she was very sensible and kind. She was thoughtful as well.

Viscountess Rapunzel Pinkerton 11.08.2021

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Very funny I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to laugh my favourite characters were Alan Taylor and Polly because they were the heroes in this book

Anonymous 11.08.2020

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It wasn't the best but if your into weird story this is for you

Countess Venus Jamboree 27.08.2018

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It is really funny and I liked it!

Viscount Ice-T Glitterball 26.08.2018

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Terrible

Countess Venus Jamboree 07.08.2018

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awesomely funny

Anonymous 01.08.2017

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It's all right not the best book I have read before.

Anonymous 28.07.2017

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it was very funny and I liked the way the words were written.

Anonymous 23.07.2017

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It was a bit funny and it was interesting

Anonymous 07.01.2017