Andy Stanton

Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford University but they kicked him out. He has since worked as a stand-up comedian, a film script reader, a cartoonist and an NHS lackey. His Mr Gum Books for Egmont have won widespread acclaim and numerous awards including the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2009, the Blue Peter Award and the Red House Award. He lives in North London.

Click here to read a Q&A with the author from top children's publisher Egmont.

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Featured Books, with extracts by Andy Stanton

Here Comes the Poo Bus
Andy Stanton
Prize-winning funny book author Andy Stanton of Mr Gum fame has created a gleefully gruesome picture book celebrating just about everything that is nasty! When Uncle toad invites and all to hop aboard his bus they think they are in...
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
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The Story of Matthew Buzzington
Andy Stanton
Reading age 8+, interest age 9+. Creator of the best-selling Mr Gum series, Andy Stanton delights again is this story of the importance of self-belief. 10 year old Matthew Buzzington badly needs some special powers when his family suddenly relocates to...
Format: Paperback - Released: 16/11/2011
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Mr Gum in 'the Hound of Lamonic Bibber' Bumper Book
Andy Stanton
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...
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/10/2011
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Sterling and the Canary
Andy Stanton
A Lovereading4kids 'Great Read' you may have missed 2011 selection. Reading age 8+, interest age 9+. Prize-winning Andy Stanton injects his trademark humour into this hilarious story about a teenage love affair. From the first moment he sees new girl Lizzie Harris,...
Format: Paperback - Released: 25/06/2011
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Here Comes the Poo Bus
Andy Stanton
Prize-winning funny book author Andy Stanton of Mr Gum fame has created a gleefully gruesome picture book celebrating just about everything that is nasty! When Uncle toad invites and all to hop aboard his bus they think they are in...
Format: Hardback - Released: 05/05/2011
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Mr Gum and the Goblins
Andy Stanton
Shabba me whiskers! This is barking bonkers! Well, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and the hideous Billy William the Third are once more mucking things up for everyone. They're a-schemin' and a-hatchin' an' making their bad plans up on Goblin...
Format: CD-Audio - Released: 05/05/2011
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Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout
Andy Stanton
One of the 8 titles longlisted for the Guardian Children's Book Prize 2011. Prize-winning Andy Stanton’s disgusting Mr Gum has gone missing in this new zany and hilarious adventure set in that most unusual of places, Lamonic Bibber. Mr Gum hates...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/11/2010
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Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree
Andy Stanton
Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award 2011: Most Fun Story with Pictures* Hilarious, delightful and utterly, utterly absurd, prize-winning Andy Stanton’s truly revolting hero Mr Gum and the extraordinary town of Lamonic Bibber where he lives are back in...
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2010
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What's for Dinner Mr Gum?
Andy Stanton
Shortlisted for the Independent Booksellers' Book Prize 2010. Best-selling Mr Gum is back for a sixth hilarious adventure. Mr Gum’s tastes have always been revolting but this time he surpasses himself with a passionate indulgence of rancid kebabs dripping with dirty grey...
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/10/2009
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Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear
Andy Stanton
Chosen by Michael Rosen. Winner of The Blue Peter book award 2009 'most funny book with pictures' category - Mr Gum is off on his fifth best-selling adventure. And it is as zany and ridiculous as any that have gone before....
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/10/2008
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Mr Gum And The Power Crystals
Andy Stanton
As disgusting and wicked as ever, Mr Gum in back for a third set of his dastardly adventures. This time, there’s an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber. And guess who’s to blame for it? Be revolted and...
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/02/2008
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Mr Gum And The Goblins
Andy Stanton
The third in this series of hugely popular and outrageously funny stories about Mr Gum. Mr Gum is an unusually bad man. This time he’s up on Goblin mountain hatching his nasty plans. How will anyone outwit him? As ever,...
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/08/2007
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Mr Gum And The Biscuit Billionaire
Andy Stanton
Full of fun, madcap mayhem and crazy action, Mr Gum will I guarantee get the most reluctant reader reading.  But rest assured, book lovers will love this special brand of humour too.  This is the second Mr Gum book and...
Format: Paperback - Released: 15/01/2007
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You're A Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Andy Stanton
Winner of the Blue Peter Prize 2007 'Most Fun Story with Pictures.' Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2007. Joint winner of the Richard and Judy "Developing" 7+ category. What the judges’ said: ‘an illogical, surreal romp...
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/08/2006
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