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OverviewThe first in a brand new series from the fevered imagination of the award-winning, bestselling author of MR GUM. Welcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! Join fart-trader Caecilius, his wife, Vesuvius, and their ten-year-old son, Filius, in a bizarre world of accidental gladiators, pizza-emitting volcanoes and the legendary Ma-wol-n-f. You'll meet the household servant, Slavius; thrill at the misadventures of Barkus Wooferinicum and generally have an uproariously hilarious time of it all. Full of ludicrous characters, surreal escapades and outrageous word play – if you thought Mr Gum was weird, then get a load of the Ancient Pompeiians! A hilarious new series from the funniest that will have 7+ readers howling with laughter. Did you know that rotten old villain, Mr Gum, has sold 3.6 million books in the UK alone? Praise for Mr Gum: '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 Read all Andy Stanton's well brilliant books: NATBOFF! One Million Years of Stupidity 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Andy Stanton , Sholto WalkerPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: Farshore Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 18.60cm Weight: 0.140kg ISBN: 9781405293853ISBN 10: 1405293853 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 27 June 2019 Recommended Age: From 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAndy Stanton studied English at Oxford, and worked as a film script reader, a cartoonist, an NHS lackey and lots of other things. He has many interests, but best of all he likes Radio 4, books and music (even jazz). His books have won the Red House Children's Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award for 'The Most Fun Story with Pictures', the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and been shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Book Award. Kate Winslet is a hugely successful Hollywood actress with film credits including THE READER, for which she won an Academy Award for best Actress, ENIGMA, IRIS and TITANIC. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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