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Mr Gum - Mr Gum in 'The Hound of Lamonic Bibber' (Mr Gum)

By Andy Stanton, Illustrated by David Tazzyman

Shabba me whiskers! MR GUM is 20 years old (and some). And he’s NOT happy about it.

But everyone else is – and this brand new look edition is bursting out the nostrils with fun and original extras from the Mr Gum world.

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.

Step once more into Lamonic Bibber my friends – if you dare.

In the dead of night, when all the stars are sleeping and the moon’s nipped off for a coffee, something dark and sinister stalks the streets of Lamonic Bibber. As a fog rolls in from the sea, carrying with it the unmistakeable whiff of pancakes and utter dread, an unearthly howl echoes through the cold midnight air. But who – or what – is at work here?

Shabba me suspense-filled whiskers, this one will require some serious detective work!

Andy Stanton’s internationally best-selling series has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award.

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

Mr Gum in ‘The Hound of Lamonic Bibber’

Author: Andy Stanton
Format: Paperback
Release Date: 09 Apr 2026
Pages: 256
Price: £7.99, £7.99 (Export Price) , €None

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. He is best known for the hilarious, bestselling and award-winning Mr Gum series and has also written picture books, includingDanny McGee Drinks the Sea. Andy lives in North London and likes cartoons, books and music (even jazz).

David Tazzyman studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. As well as illustrating the Mr Gum series, he has illustrated many picture books includingEleanor\'s Eyebrows, You Can\'t Take an Elephant on the Bus, Michael Rosen\'sJelly Boots, Smelly BootsandMy Mum\'s Growing Downby Laura Dockrill. He lives in Leicester with his wife and three sons.

Praise for Mr Gum: -

'Smooky palooki! This book is well brilliant!' – Jeremy Strong -

'Worryingly splendid' – Guardian NOT FOR BORERS! -

Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids', Zoe Ball -

'They're the funniest books … I can't recommend them enough', Stephen Mangan -

''My kids are reading the Mr Gum books. SO GREAT' – Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 6 DJ, TV presenter, author and comedian -

'They're properly funny, those books' – India Knight, bestselling author of My Life on a Plate -

Andy Stanton accumulates silliness and jokes in an irresitible, laughter-inducing romp' – Sunday Times -

'Raucous, revoltingly rambunctious and nose-snortingly funny' – Daily Mail -

'It provoked long and painful belly laughs from my daughter who is eight' – Daily Telegraph -

'As always, Stanton has a ball with dialogue, detail and devilish plot twists' – Scotsman -

'They are fantastic…they are brilliant books for adults to read as well… I fully recommend them' – Zoe Ball live on BBC Radio 2 -

'A riotous read' – Sunday Express -

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