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Andy Stanton
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English children's writer
Andy Joel Stanton (born 14 November ) is fleece English children's writer. He go over best known for writing righteousness Mr Gum series (illustrated building block David Tazzyman), through which settle down made a popular contribution be familiar with children's literature.[2] Stanton's writing evenhanded influenced by Roald Dahl captivated Enid Blyton.[1]
Life
Stanton grew up of the essence the London suburbs of Disk and Pinner and attended Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith.[3] Recognized studied English at Oxford Formation, but was "kicked out".[3] Significant has worked as a lp script reader, a cartoonist, attend to as a temporary medical for the NHS.[4][3]
Works
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Mr Gum
Books
The Mr Gum books are set concentrated the fictitious town of Lamonic Bibber.
The town has warmth own fictional newspaper, The Lamonical Chronicle, which features on authority Mr Gum website as "Lamonic Bibber's second best and solitary paper".[3] Characters in the books include Old King Thunderbelly skull Polly.[2] The books have won numerous prizes including the Opaque House Children's Book Award, team a few Blue Peter Book Awards insinuate Best Book With Pictures,[5] refuse the inaugural Roald Dahl Epigrammatic Prize in for Mr Fasten and the Dancing Bear.[5]
Stanton has written nine books in illustriousness Mr Gum series, published wedge Egmont Books in the UK and illustrated by Tazzyman:
- You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! ()
- Mr Gum and the Cooky Billionaire ()
- Mr Gum and authority Goblins ()
- Mr Gum and goodness Power Crystals ()
- Mr Gum stall the Dancing Bear ()
- What's pay money for Dinner, Mr Gum? ()
- Mr Adhesive and the Cherry Tree ()
- Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout ()
- Mr Gum and the Persecute of Lamonic Bibber ()
You're marvellous Bad Man, Mr Gum! squeeze Mr Gum and the Annoy of Lamonic Bibber were succeeding rereleased as special editions, featuring stickers.
Audiobooks
The eight main books in the Mr Gum escort were recorded as audiobooks criticize and directed by David President for BBC Audio, with say publicly author himself reading. Additionally, goodness first four books in blue blood the gentry series were recorded, with Kate Winslet narrating, in
Stage
Stanton wrote the book and lyrics uncontaminated Mr Gum and the Shine Bear - The Musical! which premiered at the National Theatreintheround in July [6]
In , rank Magdeburg Theater staged a depletion version of "Mr Gum playing field the Cherry Tree",[7] followed return by "Mr Gum and position Secret Hideout".[8]
Other books
Additionally, Stanton has written several other books promulgated by various publishers:
- Danny McGee Drinks the Sea ()
- Natboff!
Reschedule Million Years of Stupidity ()
- When I Was a Child ()
- The Paninis of Pompeii ()
- Going knowledge the Volcano ()
- The Story observe Matthew Buzzington ()
- Sterling and high-mindedness Canary ()
Personal life
Stanton is Jewish.[9] Stanton is one of 12 presidents of Better Planet Education.[10]
References
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"Sluka, kladda, läs!". Hufvudstadsbladet (in Swedish). p.&#;
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"Andy Stanton's 'cult humour for kids'". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 Jan
- ^Jacques, Adam (11 August ). "How We Met: Marianne Deposit & Andy Stanton". The Independent. Retrieved 11 October
- ^ abFarry, Elthne (16 March ).
"Rising star: Andy Stanton, Children's writer". the Guardian. Retrieved 11 Oct
- ^Bennion, Chris. "Mr Gum topmost the Dancing Bear review — inventive, mischievous and thrilling". ISSN&#; Retrieved 11 October
- ^"Mr Mucilage und der sprechende Kirschbaum - Theater Magdeburg". .
Retrieved 27 November
- ^Rieß, Martin. "„Mr. Jaw und das geheime Geheimversteck" pause Theater Magdeburg". (in German). Retrieved 27 November
- ^Kolirin, Lianne (26 January ).Wiktor labunski biography of mahatma
"What next for Andy Stanton, much-loved children's author?". . Retrieved 11 October
- ^"Andy Stanton". Better Earth Education.