Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8)
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Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8) [Stanton, Andy, Tazzyman, David] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8) Review: Enough - I really like and admire Andy Stanton's Mr. Gum books, but I fear that the series has run out of steam. If you are new to these books I urge you to look at one of the first two or three books, (say, "You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum", or "Mr. Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire"). In those Stanton does a wonderful job of describing Lamonic Bibber and its citizens, including especially Polly Lovely, Alan Taylor and Friday. Those books have a manic energy and a contagious charm. The books are full of surprises, word play and devilish energy. By this volume eight, though, the series is tired. All of the same characters are here, but they seem to be just going through the paces. Worse, if you haven't read the earlier books and if you haven't already been introduced to them, then they will seem sort of flat and pointless in this book. And a lot of the non sequitur word play feels familiar. In a way the series is running backwards. The first books are all characters and wordplay, with practically nothing in the way of plot. You really just sort of visit with these cuckoos. In these later books, and especially this one, there is a strong coherent plot and very little personality to the characters. It feels just like the last episodes of the last season of a long running sitcom, where there is nothing new to do and we're all just recycling past highlights. I know this all sounds a little mean, so don't get the wrong idea. The first books are great, and well worth finding. After all, "The Truth is a Lemon Meringue". Review: My 9 year old daughter is a massive fan of the Mr Gum books, she used to read them to herself and read bits out of them when I asked her what she was laughing at - and now I'm a fan too ! I read them to her at bedtime, and frequently have to stop as I am laughing too much. If you and/or your child has an offbeat sense of humour then these are the books for you. The characters are great, especially if like me you enjoy putting on voices for each one, and the books are filled with many laugh out loud moments. This latest book continues the high standard and is an essential purchase for Mr Gum fans of all ages.
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,979 in Children's Humor #7,596 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (382) |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.77 x 7 inches |
| Grade level | 2 - 4 |
| ISBN-10 | 1405274999 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1405274999 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Part of series | Mr Gum |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| Publication date | July 1, 2015 |
| Publisher | Jelly Pie |
| Reading age | 7 - 9 years |
P**P
Enough
I really like and admire Andy Stanton's Mr. Gum books, but I fear that the series has run out of steam. If you are new to these books I urge you to look at one of the first two or three books, (say, "You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum", or "Mr. Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire"). In those Stanton does a wonderful job of describing Lamonic Bibber and its citizens, including especially Polly Lovely, Alan Taylor and Friday. Those books have a manic energy and a contagious charm. The books are full of surprises, word play and devilish energy. By this volume eight, though, the series is tired. All of the same characters are here, but they seem to be just going through the paces. Worse, if you haven't read the earlier books and if you haven't already been introduced to them, then they will seem sort of flat and pointless in this book. And a lot of the non sequitur word play feels familiar. In a way the series is running backwards. The first books are all characters and wordplay, with practically nothing in the way of plot. You really just sort of visit with these cuckoos. In these later books, and especially this one, there is a strong coherent plot and very little personality to the characters. It feels just like the last episodes of the last season of a long running sitcom, where there is nothing new to do and we're all just recycling past highlights. I know this all sounds a little mean, so don't get the wrong idea. The first books are great, and well worth finding. After all, "The Truth is a Lemon Meringue".
S**Y
My 9 year old daughter is a massive fan of the Mr Gum books, she used to read them to herself and read bits out of them when I asked her what she was laughing at - and now I'm a fan too ! I read them to her at bedtime, and frequently have to stop as I am laughing too much. If you and/or your child has an offbeat sense of humour then these are the books for you. The characters are great, especially if like me you enjoy putting on voices for each one, and the books are filled with many laugh out loud moments. This latest book continues the high standard and is an essential purchase for Mr Gum fans of all ages.
L**Y
Fantastic collection of stories, would highly recommend- THE TRUTH IS A LEMON MERINGUE!!
K**E
So funny! LOVE Andy Stanton!
C**T
If you read the blurb of this book it well, for me it doesn't sound that good. But I gave it ago, and I am so happy that I read it! Because it is really funny, it has interesting characters, and I bet your friends will like it! I am already on chapter 8 and I have had this book only three days now. There are 12 amazing chapters in this book, and I have to rate my favourite. 'Chapter 3-page 25!' So don't just sit down being lazy on your sofa watching TV, at-least read a 'Mr Gum' book instead!!!
R**D
Fantastic series very funny for all the family - brilliant!!
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