Mr. Gum and the Dancing Bear

When Crying Bear appears in Lamonic Bibber, you can expect the nasty Mr. Gum to soon find a way to make money from him. With the bear trapped and forced to dance to line the pockets of the scoundrel and his henchman, only Polly can put an end to this scheme—and along the way, they can expect many adventures. A ship with a madcap captain? A gourmet balloon? Expect anything! • Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, the Blue Peter Book Award, and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize • Finalist for the Sheffield Children's Book Award, the Leicester Children's Book Award, the Branford Book Award, and the Guardian Children's Book Award