Its 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 books all about him. And an angry fairy who lives in his bathtub. And Jake the dog, and a little girl called Polly. And theres heroes and sweets and adventures and EVERYTHING.
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