A LITTLE TOWN. A LOT OF TROUBLE.

STORIES FROM THE TOWN OF FARLEIGH

Oh, what a
grumble!

There’s never a dull day in Farleigh. Especially when Mr Grumblebum, two mischievous boys and a very clever cat are involved.

Three wonderfully
unexpected adventures
Trouble has
arrived!
Mr Grumblebum at the Lighthouse book cover by David Graham, illustrated by Salvador Capuyan
Mr Grumblebum and the Graffiti Gang book cover
Mr Grumblebum at the Waxworks book cover
Written by
David Graham

PICK YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

The stories so far.

From the waxworks to the seashore to the streets of Farleigh, each book has its own little world to get lost in.

01 / A LITTLE MISCHIEF Front cover of Mr Grumblebum at the Waxworks

A cheeky chase

Mr Grumblebum at the Waxworks

Freddy and Herbie’s morning mischief takes an unexpected turn when an umbrella-wielding Mr Grumblebum gives chase. Their hiding place? The waxworks, of course!

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02 / THE HIGH SEAS Front cover of Mr Grumblebum at the Lighthouse

A seaside escapade

Mr Grumblebum at the Lighthouse

A new job at the lighthouse brings mishaps, a helping paw from Foo the cat and an old dolphin friend. Then a distress call turns the night into a rescue adventure.

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03 / COLOURFUL CHAOS Front cover of Mr Grumblebum and the Graffiti Gang

A colourful caper

Mr Grumblebum and the Graffiti Gang

Someone keeps painting over Farleigh. Armed with the council’s Graffiti Buster van and a few ideas shared with Foo, Mr Grumblebum sets out to catch the culprits.

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Written by David Graham · Illustrated by Salvador Capuyan

POSTCARD FROM FARLEIGHWish you were here!

Do watch out for the umbrella.

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURS

Meet the Farleigh gang.

Every good story needs a few unforgettable characters.

THE LOCAL LEGEND

Mr Grumblebum

He's got opinions, an umbrella and an uncanny knack for finding himself in the thick of things.

THE TROUBLEMAKERS

Freddy & Herbie

Two school friends with curious minds and a talent for getting up to mischief on Elm Street.

THE TRUSTY COMPANION

Foo the Cat

Never underestimate a good cat. Foo is Mr Grumblebum’s loyal companion and sounding board.

THE SEASIDE FRIEND

Shread the Dolphin

An old friend who joins the lighthouse story, where even the sea has a surprise or two.

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FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & BOOK LOVERS

Find a copy. Make a memory.

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Selected book: Mr Grumblebum at the Waxworks

YOUR PICK

Mr Grumblebum at the Waxworks

A chase, a hiding place and plenty of surprises.

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BEHIND THE GRUMBLES

A little hello
from David.

David Graham is the children's author behind the Mr Grumblebum books. His illustrated adventures take readers to the fictional town of Farleigh, where ordinary days have a habit of turning into extraordinary escapades.

From a dash through the waxworks to a rescue by the lighthouse, these stories invite children and their grown-ups to share a few laughs and turn another page.

Words by David GrahamPublished illustrations by Salvador Capuyan