Tom Gates
Tom Gates is
Absolutely Fantastic
(at some things)
ISBN 9781443133661 Paperback | 272 Pages | 6" x 7.5" | Ages 9-12
This book is REALLY useful for LOTS of different reasons. It's PACKED full of good stuff to READ and do — which is handy if you're looking for things to keep you busy so you can avoid:
1. Spending “quality time” with your grumpy sisters (in my case, Delia).
2. Doing boring homework. Yawn.
3. Tidying your room.
This unique volume includes a hilarious new Tom Gates novella AND a whole bunch of doodle-tastic activities. It’s a must-have for Tom Gates fans!
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The Brilliant World
of Tom Gates
ISBN 9781443119368 Paperback | 256 Pages | 6" x 7.5" | Ages 9-12
Meet Tom Gates — a master of excuses, an expert doodler, a comic story writer extraordinaire, and the bane of his teacher's existence!
In this recent recipient of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize, readers will find an honest, silly and laugh-out-loud book in the format of Tom's battered homework diary, crammed full of his scribbles and stories.
And in his wacky journal, you'll find all sorts of comic craziness to make you groan with glee! Hear about Tom's worst holiday ever ("camping sucks") and the time his parents went to parents' evening ("groan"). Tom's battered homework diary is crammed with his scribbles and stories, cartoons and ideas — as well as comments from the long-suffering Mr. Fullerman.
Warning! Do not attempt to read this in public. You will laugh loudly!
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Tom Gates:
Everything's
Amazing
(sort of)
ISBN 9781443124911 Paperback | 424 Pages | 6" x 7.5" | Ages 9 to 12
Tom Gates is back and things are better than ever! Well, sort of ...
Back to school, but it's not all bad. Sports Day, the school fair, and Tom's birthday are all coming up. And even better, his awful big sister Delia won't be at any of those events! On the downside, Granny Mavis is threatening to make his birthday cake. But on the other hand, Mr. Keen has asked Dogzombies to perform in front of the whole school! YEAH! Maybe they can even play at the school dance, too. How can the term turn out any less than seriously amazing?
Follow Tom on his third set of cheeky and doodle-tastic adventures in this Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series! Includes a doodle-filled glossary to help Canadian kids make sense of British terms.
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Tom Gates:
Excellent Excuses
(and other good stuff)
ISBN 9781443124393 Paperback | 352 Pages | 6" x 7.5" | Ages 9 to 12
Tom Gates, master of excuses, expert doodler and hilarious story writer is back — and making the most of his holiday!
No school for two whole weeks leaves Tom with tons of time for the important things in life. He can forget all about school and the irritating Marcus Meldrew, and save his energy for the good stuff! Stuff like: inventing new ways to annoy his sister Delia (so many); band practice for the Dogzombies (rock stars in the making!); watching TV and eating caramel wafers; eating caramel wafers and watching TV. Excellent. Of course, he still has to do his book report for Mr. Keen...
Full of Tom's honest, silly, laugh-out-loud funny scribbles and stories — and a doodle-filled glossary to help Canadian kids make sense of British terms — this follow-up to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner The Brilliant World of Tom Gates is guaranteed to have readers in stitches!
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Tom Gates:
Genius Ideas
(mostly)
ISBN 9781443133036 Paperback | 320 Pages | 6" x 7.5" | Ages 9 to 12
The highs and lows of Tom's life are funnier than ever in this fourth wicked diary in the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series!
Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a big shock for Tom, but that's nothing compared to the surprise that Dad has in store with his new-found fitness regime! He says he's going to compete at the school Sports Day . . . can you even imagine the horrendous shame that will bring?
Meanwhile, Tom, Derek, and Norman are preparing for the school talent show. Tom is desperate to become a rock star . . . but will his band Dog Zombies actually get a chance to play, or will Tom's plans be thwarted by the Measly Marcus Meldrew?
This fourth book in the award-winning Tom Gates series is packed with cheeky antics and hilarious doodles. Plus: a doodle-filled glossary will help Canadian kids make sense of British terms.
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