Tom Gates: What Monster?

What do our readers think of Tom Gates: What Monster?? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book funny, easy to read and full of brilliant doodles, with Tom, Marcus and Bandit standing out as favourites. They especially enjoy the missing-food mystery, the school play and the silly twists, and many say they recommend it to other children.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates: What Monster??

What Monster? is classic Tom Gates: gloriously scruffy doodles, school-day chaos and jokes that arrive at top speed. As the fifteenth book in Liz Pichon's hugely entertaining series, it mixes a mysterious monster, a missing-lunch investigation, a school play and Tom's determination to reach a music festival. Ideal for children aged 8–12 who enjoy funny illustrated stories, though adults may wish to brace themselves for plenty of mischief, teasing and creative excuses.

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What is Tom Gates: What Monster? about?

Tom Gates is back with more doodles, laughs, and mischief! In this adventure, Tom encounters a mysterious monster that has somehow escaped into his world. Is it one of his doodles come to life, his sister Delia on a rampage, or perhaps his teacher Mr Fullerman under a full moon? With a strict supply teacher, a music festival, and missing items, Tom's life is as chaotic and hilarious as ever. Dive into this book to uncover the monster's true identity!

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: What Monster?

What makes a monster?: Tom and Derek imagine several possible monsters. What do you think makes something seem frightening, funny or monster-like?

Mystery-solving: How does Tom try to work out what is happening at school, and which clues would you have noticed first?

Friends and arguments: Tom, Derek, Amy and Marcus do not always agree. How do their different personalities affect what happens?

Rules and mischief: Tom often bends the rules to get what he wants. When is his behaviour harmless fun, and when might it cause problems for other people?

Performing and being creative: The school play and Tom's doodles both involve imagination. Which kind of creativity would you most enjoy trying, and why?