--- product_id: 27256942 title: "Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8)" price: "12354CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/27256942-mr-gum-and-the-secret-hideout-8 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8) **Price:** 12354CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8) - **How much does it cost?** 12354CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/27256942-mr-gum-and-the-secret-hideout-8) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8) [Stanton, Andy, Tazzyman, David] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8) Review: Enough - I really like and admire Andy Stanton's Mr. Gum books, but I fear that the series has run out of steam. If you are new to these books I urge you to look at one of the first two or three books, (say, "You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum", or "Mr. Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire"). In those Stanton does a wonderful job of describing Lamonic Bibber and its citizens, including especially Polly Lovely, Alan Taylor and Friday. Those books have a manic energy and a contagious charm. The books are full of surprises, word play and devilish energy. By this volume eight, though, the series is tired. All of the same characters are here, but they seem to be just going through the paces. Worse, if you haven't read the earlier books and if you haven't already been introduced to them, then they will seem sort of flat and pointless in this book. And a lot of the non sequitur word play feels familiar. In a way the series is running backwards. The first books are all characters and wordplay, with practically nothing in the way of plot. You really just sort of visit with these cuckoos. In these later books, and especially this one, there is a strong coherent plot and very little personality to the characters. It feels just like the last episodes of the last season of a long running sitcom, where there is nothing new to do and we're all just recycling past highlights. I know this all sounds a little mean, so don't get the wrong idea. The first books are great, and well worth finding. After all, "The Truth is a Lemon Meringue". Review: My 9 year old daughter is a massive fan of the Mr Gum books, she used to read them to herself and read bits out of them when I asked her what she was laughing at - and now I'm a fan too ! I read them to her at bedtime, and frequently have to stop as I am laughing too much. If you and/or your child has an offbeat sense of humour then these are the books for you. The characters are great, especially if like me you enjoy putting on voices for each one, and the books are filled with many laugh out loud moments. This latest book continues the high standard and is an essential purchase for Mr Gum fans of all ages. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,979 in Children's Humor #7,596 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (382) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.77 x 7 inches | | Grade level | 2 - 4 | | ISBN-10 | 1405274999 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1405274999 | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | Mr Gum | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | July 1, 2015 | | Publisher | Jelly Pie | | Reading age | 7 - 9 years | ## Images ![Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61p3R61UsqL.jpg) ![Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout (8) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CY60j182L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Enough *by P***P on June 11, 2012* I really like and admire Andy Stanton's Mr. Gum books, but I fear that the series has run out of steam. If you are new to these books I urge you to look at one of the first two or three books, (say, "You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum", or "Mr. Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire"). In those Stanton does a wonderful job of describing Lamonic Bibber and its citizens, including especially Polly Lovely, Alan Taylor and Friday. Those books have a manic energy and a contagious charm. The books are full of surprises, word play and devilish energy. By this volume eight, though, the series is tired. All of the same characters are here, but they seem to be just going through the paces. Worse, if you haven't read the earlier books and if you haven't already been introduced to them, then they will seem sort of flat and pointless in this book. And a lot of the non sequitur word play feels familiar. In a way the series is running backwards. The first books are all characters and wordplay, with practically nothing in the way of plot. You really just sort of visit with these cuckoos. In these later books, and especially this one, there is a strong coherent plot and very little personality to the characters. It feels just like the last episodes of the last season of a long running sitcom, where there is nothing new to do and we're all just recycling past highlights. I know this all sounds a little mean, so don't get the wrong idea. The first books are great, and well worth finding. After all, "The Truth is a Lemon Meringue". ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***Y on January 4, 2011* My 9 year old daughter is a massive fan of the Mr Gum books, she used to read them to herself and read bits out of them when I asked her what she was laughing at - and now I'm a fan too ! I read them to her at bedtime, and frequently have to stop as I am laughing too much. If you and/or your child has an offbeat sense of humour then these are the books for you. The characters are great, especially if like me you enjoy putting on voices for each one, and the books are filled with many laugh out loud moments. This latest book continues the high standard and is an essential purchase for Mr Gum fans of all ages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by L***Y on September 23, 2023* Fantastic collection of stories, would highly recommend- THE TRUTH IS A LEMON MERINGUE!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/27256942-mr-gum-and-the-secret-hideout-8](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/27256942-mr-gum-and-the-secret-hideout-8) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*