Mr Gum 9 Books Collection Set by Andy Stanton - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
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 and the Hound of Lamonic Bibber

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback

Overview:
This nine-book paperback collection brings together every title in Andy Stanton’s Mr. Gum series, delivering the full run of absurd adventures set in the peculiar town of Lamonic Bibber. Each story follows the schemes of the thoroughly unpleasant Mr. Gum, whose hatred of children, animals and anything pleasant repeatedly collides with the efforts of young heroes Friday O’Leary and his dog Jake. The books maintain a consistent comic tone that mixes short, punchy chapters with running gags, talking animals and increasingly ridiculous inventions. Buying the complete set means readers receive every instalment in the correct order without hunting for missing volumes, giving uninterrupted access to the developing cast of goblins, fairies, bears and townsfolk. The collection suits families who want the entire sequence ready on the shelf and removes the usual frustration of tracking down later titles individually.

What Makes This Collection Special:
The books are linked by recurring characters and an escalating series of town-wide calamities, so each volume builds directly on the previous one rather than restarting the story. The humour stays rooted in escalating nonsense rather than cruelty, which keeps the tone light while still delivering sharp satire aimed at grown-up readers sharing the stories aloud. Owning the full run lets children follow the same friendships and rivalries across nine separate plots, turning the set into a single extended saga rather than nine isolated stories. The compact paperbacks travel easily and are sturdy enough for repeated re-reads, making the collection a practical choice for holiday reading or bedtime routines that span several weeks. Collectors also gain a uniform run of covers that sit neatly together on a shelf.

Books Included in This Collection:
You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum!
The opening story introduces Mr. Gum as the town’s most disagreeable resident and pairs him with an angry fairy living in his bathtub. Friday O’Leary and Jake the dog set out to stop his latest scheme, establishing the fast-paced, joke-packed style that runs through the rest of the series. The book shows how one unpleasant adult’s plans quickly unravel when children and animals get involved.

Mr. Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire
Mr. Gum returns with a plot involving stolen biscuits and an unlikely new billionaire. The story widens the circle of characters while keeping the focus on Mr. Gum’s attempts to ruin everyone’s fun. Short chapters and repeated catchphrases make it easy for younger readers to follow the escalating chaos.

Mr. Gum and the Goblins
Goblins join the cast as Mr. Gum and Billy William the Third cause fresh trouble. The book mixes outdoor escapades with the usual indoor mischief, showing how the town’s children and animals must work together again to restore order.

Mr. Gum and the Power Crystals
An ancient curse supposedly threatens Lamonic Bibber, giving Mr. Gum another excuse for bad behaviour. The plot weaves local legend into the comedy and introduces new misunderstandings that only Friday and Jake can sort out.

Mr. Gum and the Dancing Bear
A bear named Padlock and a hot-air balloon ride take centre stage. The story balances slapstick set pieces with quieter moments that still serve the series’ running jokes about friendship and fairness.

What's for Dinner, Mr. Gum?
Mealtime disasters drive the action as Mr. Gum’s latest plans affect the whole town. The book keeps the short-chapter format and adds more food-related absurdity while reinforcing the importance of the recurring child and animal heroes.

Mr. Gum and the Cherry Tree
Forests, legendary beasts and a caterpillar named Graham feature in this instalment. The narrative broadens the setting beyond the high street and gives the animal characters more to do in the central conflict.

Mr. Gum and the Secret Hideout
Talking parrots, a giant cactus and unusually aggressive mosquitoes create the latest obstacles. The story shows the town adapting to increasingly strange events while Mr. Gum’s schemes grow more elaborate.

Mr. Gum and the Hound of Lamonic Bibber