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In an epic tale of courage, valour and plain idiocy only one thing is sure: The truth is a lemon meringue!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Stanton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213852569660,"sku":"9781405274944","price":596.25,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7706\/7836\/files\/mr.-gum-and-the-goblins-9781405274944.jpg?v=1776716776"},{"product_id":"the-paninis-of-pompeii","title":"The Paninis of Pompeii","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the last days of Pompeii as you've NEVER imagined them before! 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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 Bibber. As a fog rolls in from the sea, carrying with it the unmistakable whiff of utter dread, an unearthly howl echoes through the cold midnight air. But who - or what - is at work here? Shabba me suspense-filled whiskers, this one will require some serious detective work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Stanton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44217285247036,"sku":"9781405258227","price":597.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7706\/7836\/files\/mr-gum-in-the-hound-of-lamonic-bibber-bumper-book-9781405258227.jpg?v=1776762386"},{"product_id":"mr-gum-and-the-power-crystals-paperback","title":"Mr Gum and the Power Crystals Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eShabba me whiskers! It's one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They're only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world.Mr Gum and the Power Crystals Can it really be true that there's an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber? And you guessed it, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and his trusty sidekick Billy William the Third have something to do with it. But . . . our favourite heroes Polly and Friday and the gingerbread biscuit Alan Taylor (only 15.24 cm tall) are determined to save the town (sigh of relief).Hang on to your heads and prepare to chuckle like a chipmunk as you're whisked to the land of talking dogs, silly songs, Old Granny, and the best chase scene you've ever seen.Mr Gum and the Power Crystals is the fourth book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Stanton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44218118799420,"sku":"9781405274951","price":675.75,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7706\/7836\/files\/Mr-Gum-and-the-Power-Crystals-Paperback.jpg?v=1776763914"},{"product_id":"mr-gum-and-the-cherry-tree","title":"Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eMr Gum and the Cherry Tree Good evening and welcome to a tale of forests! 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It's time for action,' said Mr Gum to nobody in particular.  Nasty action.'Good evening. Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals, fun and corn on the cob. This book's all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly. And there's heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING.You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!and is the first book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award.Don't miss Mr Gum's other villainously brilliant adventures...You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!Mr Gum and the Biscuit BillionaireMr Gum and the GoblinsMr Gum and the Power CrystalsMr Gum and the Dancing BearWhat's for Dinner, Mr Gum?Mr Gum and the Cherry TreeMr Gum and the Secret HideoutAndy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children's writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a grape. He is best known for the hilarious, bestselling and award-winning Mr Gum series and has also written picture books, includingand Danny McGee Drinks the Sea. Andy lives in North London and likes cartoons, books and music (even jazz).David Tazzyman studied illustration at Manchester Metropolitan University. As well as illustrating the Mr Gum series, he has illustrated many picture booksand Eleanor's Eyebrows, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus, Michael Rosen'sand Jelly Boots, Smelly Bootsand andand My Mum's Growing Downand by Laura Dockrill. 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A threat to all our jobs, as we keep hearing on the news?and Bestselling children's author Andy Stanton has made a career out of writing differently - from the unconventional  hero' of his bestsellingand Mr Gumand series to his penchant for absurdist plots, his children's books are anything but formulaic.When a friend introduces him to ChatGPT, the new large language chatbot, Andy is as sceptical as he is curious. Can this jumble of algorithms really mimic the spontaneity of human thought? Could it one day replace human authors like him for good? And are we soon to be ruled over by despotic robot overlords?He decides there's only one thing for it - he must test this bot's capabilities. 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