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The complete Mr Gum audio collection, read by the author and with music and sound effects. Shabba me whiskers! It’s a bumper box set of stories featuring that old rotter Mr Gum! And not just him - there’s also his trusty sidekick Billy William the Third, the little girl called Polly, the very wise man Friday O’Leary, the gingerbread man named Alan Taylor and the angry fairy who lives in Mr Gum’s bathtub. So step into the weird and wonderful world of Lamonic Bibber for some barking bonkers adventures! 

Mastery for all, empowered by equity for all, through the belief of expectations for all. This is the charge that James has in making sure that everyone involved in the schooling; students, teachers, parents, administration, will reach their level of mastery. James shares his expertise as a keynote speaker, national board certified math teacher, and a 14 year veteran in the space of education. James will have you crying, laughing, thinking, and most of all engaging those in your circle to reach mastery. His heart for all stakeholders in charge of empowering all youth is evident in his ...

M. R. James (1862-1936) was provost of King's College, Cambridge, and Eton College. He was a highly regarded scholar and academic but is today remembered for his ghost stories, which are considered among the finest in the genre. His short novel for children, The Five Jars, is a bewitching fairy tale in the form of a letter to a young friend, telling of the writer's strange experiences after discovering a box containing five jars with labels that indicate the mysterious powers of their contents.

James Douglas Leach was born on July 9, 1943, during World War II and was named after General Douglas MacArthur. A natural risk-taker, Jim has always embraced new challenges with enthusiasm, which has led to a fulfilling and adventurous life. His many accomplishments are shared with his wife, Cindy, his partner of 60 years. Known for her lively spirit, Cindy brought joy to their bus tours with her creative costumes. Together, they volunteered as EMTs in Cheyenne County for a decade, always eager to serve their community.

Dive into the enchanting world of The Five Jars, the sole novel by James, renowned for his captivating ghost stories. This uniquely surreal fantasy, seemingly crafted for children, follows a curious narrator who stumbles upon a hidden pool during a leisurely walk. There, he discovers an ancient box concealed since Roman times. As he uncovers the secrets within, he must fend off various attempts to seize it, all while becoming increasingly aware of a bizarre realm that exists just beyond our sight. (Summary by Peter Yearsley)

Step into Broadleaf Wood, where Ollie the Tawny Owl reigns as the wisest bird, ready to answer any question with his known-to-be-good wisdom. However, Ollie has a little secret – a charming quirk in his knowledge about the order of planets. The Celestial Muddle: What happens when a sly fox discovers Ollie's planetary mix-up? Mr. Vole's Curious Home: Discover why the clever Mr. Vole sets up residence in the roots of Ollie's tree.

Things have been pretty quiet for Billy, Amanda, and Mr. Night ever since Halloween ended, but that's all about to change. When their friend, Emily, decides to make a zombie movie in town, she goes to the extreme to make her film look as real as possible. The result is zombies...lots and lots of zombies.