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Why was Andy Stanton kicked out of Oxford?

Why was Andy Stanton kicked out of Oxford?

He says that when children ask him why he was kicked out of Oxford (it’s listed in his biography in the back of his books) he tells them it’s because he killed a man.

What age is Mr Gum suitable for?

Reading age 8+, interest age 9+. The bestselling creator of Mr Gum turns his hand to a wildly fanciful story about a boy with a very unusual power; he can turn himself into a fly. Matthew Buzzington’s adventures including getting locked into school and dealing with the big robber and the little robber.

Who wrote Mr Gum books?

Andy Stanton
Mr Gum Series/Authors

Mr Gum Series The internationally bestselling series is written by author Andy Stanton and superbly illustrated by David Tazzyman. The books have won two Blue Peter Book Awards and the coveted Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

When was Andy Stanton born?

November 14, 1973 (age 48 years)
Andy Stanton/Date of birth

What order do the Mr Gum books go in?

Series List in Order

Order Title Date
1 You’re a Bad Man, Mr. Gum! Feb-2008
2 Mr. Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire Jan-2011
3 Mr. Gum and the Goblins Aug-2007
4 Mr. Gum and the Power Crystals Dec-2013

Where was Andy Stanton born?

London, United Kingdom
Andy Stanton/Place of birth

What genre is Mr Gum?

horror
Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun and corn on the cob.

When was Mr Gum written?

Stanton has written nine books in the Mr Gum series: You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! (2006) – also special edition with stickers and more.

Is there a Mr gum movie?

Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire (2007) Mr Gum and the Goblins (2007) Mr Gum and the Power Crystals (2008) Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear (2008)

Where does Mr Gum live?

Andy Stanton | Mr Gum. Andy Stanton lives in North London. He studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. He has been a film script reader, a cartoonist, an NHS lackey and lots of other things.

Who is Mr Gum’s best friend?

‘ But Mr Gum’s real disgracefulness was only just beginning. Along with his only friend, a grubby butcher’s boy by the name of Billy William the Third, he spent most of his teenage years bunking off school, shouting at squirrels and dressing up as a giant grain of rice to frighten people who are allergic to rice.