Enjoy a book every day packed with how-to-doodles, mega make-and-do activities and stories to share, starring all your favourite characters, including Rooster, Marcus, Delia and Amy. Remembering things has never been Tom’s strong suit and once again, his forgetfulness is bringing all kinds of commotion and frustration into his life.

Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things)

Aged around 10 years old, Tom is the younger of the two children of Frank and Rita Gates, and the younger brother of Delia. There’s a bit of trivia about the things that interest Tom and his friends, and a British-to-American English glossary, but most of the information surrounds Tom’s plans to get out of doing homework. Engaging illustrations accentuate a humorous story about a young, forgetful, but imaginative young boy. Luckily for Tom, his parents are in the loop and keep him from being the only one in class who doesn’t get to go.Ten-year-old Tom is the goodhearted kid that drives parents and teachers crazy: He’s a talented and creative artist, a quick-witted prankster, and a carefree soul completely uninterested in doing any work at school or home that takes away from his own interests. The author brings even the smallest things into a new light thanks to Tom, one that ensures giggles and chuckles. In the morning, Dad tried to get his money back from the campsite owner (while we slept in the car). Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in. Even though we had a “family tent” with separate rooms, Delia could hear me shifting around and fidget in g.

Books - The Brilliant World of Tom Gates Books - The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

I just hope the only surprise I hae when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking about. This book is the winner of the Roald Dahl funny prize 2011, winner of the Blue Peter award for best story, the winner of the best book for younger readers RED HOUSE children’s book award 2012 and the winner of the Waterstones children’s book prize 2012 BEST FICTION for 5- 12’s. And while all of it seems dramatic at times, it's Tom's very honest, uncensored thoughts, which make it a hilarious read. He forgets to turn in permission slip for the trip (good thing his teachers and parents are forgiving). Liz Pichon’s award-winning Tom Gates book series has sold more than 14 million copies round the world in 47 languages.It is a really good easy book for those people that hate reading but that's not all inside it, their is a awesome drawing amazing description you name it, it's in there. Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he's got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart!

Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) - Waterstones

There is bubble writing, block writing and words made of patterns which helps the effect that Tom has written this himself. Home O n the way home we stopped off in a nice restaurant, where I managed to eat a huge pizza with my one good arm.

is all about changes: changes to the team, a change of coach, and ultimately Megan’s decisions about her future. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. Originally published in the United Kingdom, each book has at the end a “British to American” English glossary. Tom forgot to get his form filled out for the three day school trip, but with everything going on in his life, that isn't surprising. He forgets to enter his T-Shirt drawing in a contest (good thing his difficult sister has his back and sends it in).