Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (sort of)

What do our readers think of Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (sort of)? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children mostly find the book funny and enjoy the doodles, diary format and Tom’s chaotic school adventures. Some children feel that a few jokes or parts of the plot are less exciting than others.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (sort of)?

Tom Gates: Everything’s Amazing (sort of) is classic Liz Pichon: a gloriously scruffy diary packed with doodles, mishaps and jokes about the everyday dramas of school and family life. As the third book in the series, it is easy to dip into and especially appealing to children who enjoy comic-style storytelling, creative drawings and characters who are never far from an embarrassing disaster. Tom’s cheerful self-centredness can be a little exasperating, but that is very much part of the fun.

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What is Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (sort of) about?

Tom Gates is back at school, but it's not all bad. With the school disco and his birthday approaching, things are looking up. Plus, his band, Dog Zombies, might get to perform! However, challenges arise: his sister Delia isn't invited, Granny Mavis insists on baking a carrot cake, and his dad plans to DJ the disco in a dinosaur costume. Can Tom navigate these hurdles and still have an amazing term?

About the author

Liz Pichon is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for her funny and creative Tom Gates series. Her books are full of doodles, jokes, and school adventures that lots of children enjoy. Liz loves drawing and coming up with new ideas to make reading fun for everyone!

Discussion ideas around Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (sort of)

Amazing or not?: Tom often tries to look on the bright side, even when things go wrong. Which moments seem genuinely amazing to him, and which ones only become funny afterwards?

Family embarrassments: How do Tom’s family members make his life more difficult, and are any of them trying to help in their own way?

Performing in public: How might Tom and DogZombies feel about performing at school, and what could help someone feel braver before going on stage?

Birthday expectations: Tom has strong ideas about how his birthday should turn out. What happens when our plans do not match reality, and how can we still enjoy the day?