Natboff! One Million Years of Stupidity
Andy Stanton, David Tazzyman
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
Average rating
WELL, DIP ME IN HISTORY AND CALL ME A TIME TRAVELLER! It’s the brand new book from the author of the award-winning and bestselling Mr Gum series! NATBOFF! is a hysterical collection of stories, all set in Mr Gum’s hometown of Lamonic Bibber. Strap on your laughter goggles as you embark on a time-travelling journey through the funniest and maddest moments in history. From the Stone Age to Medieval times, from the Great Fire to the First World War, to one million years in the future, it’s all here – and it’s all completely crazy. Meet the town’s most famous residents, including: Natboff the caveman! Princess Snowflake! A malcontent squirrel! Strange Mildred the witch! A talking grape called Plover! Cribbins, the mysterious Victorian inventor, who invented mysterious Victorian things! And plenty more besides! Packed full of stories, poems, an extremely odd history of the British monarchy, and even a ‘Shakespearian’ play (penned by William’s less-famous brother, Terry) – and with plenty of Easter eggs for Mr Gum fans to spot along the way – this book is perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, Roald Dahl and David Walliams. Plus it’s the only one that’s got the word ‘kingandqueeniest’ in it, most likely. With hilarious illustrations by David Tazzyman. Have you collected all the well brilliant Mr Gum books? 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: ‘They are the funniest books … I can't recommend them enough’ – Stephen Mangan ‘Smooky palooki! This book is well brilliant!’ – Jeremy Strong ‘Worryingly splendid’ – Guardian 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 plum. Today he is best-known for the hilarious and much-loved Mr Gum books, which have sold over 3.6 million copies in the UK alone and have been translated into 32 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
It like any other Andy Stanton books it was really hilarious I almost laughed my head off!
Sir Geronimo Pineapple 14.08.2024
I really enjoyed reading this book because it was really funny!
Senor Trigger Taramasalata 05.09.2022
A hilarious collection of short stories. A brilliant travel through time of course in a Mr Gum style. My favourite character was Natboff because he was funny.
Queen Magnolia Moonlight 27.08.2022
It was a very good book but read with caution because you might find some bits quite odd. My favourite character was Chunka, he was very funny. There are lots of different stories in the book to read. I would recommend to someone else as it is the funniest book I have read in my life so far.
Officer Beany Nuggets 06.08.2022
Some of the stories in this book are pretty good
Doctor Carnaby Gooseberry 24.07.2022
I like this book it’s not my favourite book at all but it’s very funny I would really like to read more of it I hope you guys like it too I would
Anonymous 18.07.2022
It was sooo funny Iloved the caveman parts
Princess Fandango Buffalo 12.08.2021
It was very funny
Don Portobello Frankfurter 03.08.2021
Really funny. I recommend
Sir Rapper Hoverboard 25.07.2021
Hilarious book! Always gave me the giggles when I read it! My favourite person was Natboff, with his friends, Wolf, Mighty Spider, Mighty Ant, and Mighty Leaf! I would recommend this book to someone who has a great sense of humor, even though it makes no sense, it is still one of the best books I've read!
Professor Geronimo Teabag 24.08.2020
It was very funny at the end
Princess Petunia Pumpernickel 22.08.2020
It was so funny!
Officer Bijou Bouncy-castle 18.08.2020
This is an amazing book about the history of “Lamonic Bibber” from 20,000 years to millions of years in the future.
Don Raccoon Mouse 12.08.2020
This book is actually 18 short stories in one. From "A Brief History of the Merrie Old Kings and Queens of England" to "The Life and Times of Saint Follican", you'll be laughing your socks off, I can guarantee you that!
Anonymous 10.08.2020
liked Billy 10 best
Inspector Trigger Ketchup 07.08.2020
this book is funny
Marshal June Costa-Rica 05.08.2020
I thought it was funny and a little bis silly but overall it was really nice. My favourite character was princess snowflake because she was kind of like me. And, yes I would recommend this book to someone.
Empress Petunia Sunshine 01.08.2020
This book is really funny! It is about the town where Mr Gum lives (if you know those books) but it goes from way back in time to way into the future!
Constable Burp Partridge 27.06.2020
It was hilarious
Marshal Pongo Waterfall 04.06.2020
So funny
Anonymous 30.08.2019
