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Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear

By Andy Stanton

Adjectives

hilarious zany adventurous heartwarming

Genres

Humour Adventure Animals

Synopsis

In the quirky town of Lamonic Bibber, a sorrowful bear named Padlock wanders into the park, capturing the heart of young Polly. Determined to help her new friend, Polly embarks on a wild adventure to return Padlock to his rightful home. However, the dastardly Mr Gum and his sidekick Billy William III have other plans, aiming to exploit the bear for their own gain. With hot-air balloons, mad sea captains, and a host of eccentric characters, this tale is a rollicking, frolicking, fun-time sun-time yollicker!

About the author

Andy Stanton is a brilliant British author best known for his hilarious 'Mr Gum' books. His stories are full of silly jokes, wild adventures, and unforgettable characters that make readers laugh out loud. Andy loves creating funny worlds where anything can happen, and he hopes his stories inspire children to enjoy reading and use their imagination.

Pages

226 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2013

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