Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree

Mr Gum's list of awards is as long as his scabby arm, and fans will be delighted with this 7th instalment of his adventures. A Nickelodeon cartoon is in production which is due to be aired in the autumn, and the World Book Day special story reached an estimated 250,000 readers; so this series really is going from strength to strength. The illustrations are, once again, by David Tazzyman. Ages: 7+. Endorsements abound: 'They are fantastic... they are brilliant books for adults to read as well... I fully recommend them' Zoe Ball, live on Radio 2