Book details
Gum Girl 4: Music, Mischief and Mayhem!
Description
The town of Catstrophe has been infiltrated by three ne'er do gooders once again! In the first story a mime artist has cast a balloon of silence preventing any noise whatsoever - no music, no laughter, no bird song. Mime man has wiped out all the good noise as well as the bad. So Gum Girl retaliates in super gummy style! In a second adventure Grace notices that all the colour is draining out of objects (including herself!). Bemused and alarmed, she follows the disappearing trail of colour to none other than ... Pigment Princess! The outrageous Pigment P wants to control the colour scheme of all in Catastrophe! Someone has to stop her! And at a Fancy Dress Day at Calamity Primary, the school is sabotaged by Stick Man - an ex-counterfeiter of banknotes who accidently slipped into the photocopier during one of his scams and became who he is today. His special skill: copying himself. His mission? to erase all individuality. Gum Girl has her own ideas about everything becoming the same and sets about wiping out his crazy plans.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
64 pages
Book in series
#4
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Gum Girl 4: Music, Mischief and Mayhem!' continues the adventures of Grace Gibson as Gum Girl, offering readers an exciting and engaging storyline filled with new challenges and humorous situations that will keep them entertained from start to finish.
- Positive Role Model: Grace Gibson is a strong and resourceful character who embodies positive traits such as bravery, creativity, and determination. Reading about her exploits can inspire young readers to face their own challenges with similar courage and ingenuity.
- Art and Creativity: Andi Watson's unique art style brings the world of Gum Girl to life with vibrant illustrations that complement the text. The visual storytelling aspect of the book can stimulate readers' imaginations and encourage an appreciation for comic art and graphic novels.
- Themes of Friendship and Teamwork: Throughout the series, and particularly in this installment, themes of friendship, cooperation, and teamwork are explored. Readers can learn about the importance of working together and supporting one another, which are valuable lessons for children and young adults.