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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2006
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
By Andy Stanton, David Tazzyman (Illustrator)
Part of the Mr. Gum series
A grumpy man, a bathtub fairy, and a girl embark on chaotic adventures.
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192 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Meet Mr Gum, a grumpy man who despises joy, children, and even corn on the cob. His life takes a wild turn with an angry fairy in his bathtub, a dog named Jake, and a spirited girl named Polly. Together, they dive into a whirlwind of mischief and unexpected adventures. Can they find the heroes within themselves amidst sweets and chaos? Discover the hilarity and madness that ensue in this unforgettable tale.
From the publisher
“It’s time for action,” said Mr Gum to nobody in particular. ‘Nasty action.’ Good evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun, and corn on the cob. This book’s all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly. And there’s heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Reading age
- 7–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 900L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.8
- F&P level
- ~V
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2019
- First published
- August 7, 2006
- Publisher
- Farshore
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781405293693
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