Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually)

What do our readers think of Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually) ? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book funny, exciting and easy to enjoy, especially because of the doodles, jokes and Tom’s chaotic adventures. Some children think the story feels similar to other Tom Gates books, but they still enjoy its lively humour and creative style.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually) ?

Liz Pichon delivers another cheerful, chaotic Tom Gates adventure, packed with doodles, jokes and the sort of well-meant disasters that make helping out look surprisingly dangerous. As the twentieth book in the series, it is especially good for Tom Gates fans who are lasting the course... newcomers can jump in, although they may enjoy Tom’s friendships and running jokes even more if they know the earlier books.

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What is Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually) about?

Tom Gates is determined to buy the art box of his dreams. To earn extra pocket money, he decides to help out more at home. However, his efforts lead to unexpected mishaps, like shrinking his sister Delia's clothes and having his car-washing work undone by a storm. Will Tom's determination pay off, or will his plans go awry?

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: Happy to Help (eventually)

Good intentions: Tom wants to earn money for his dream art box, but his helpful ideas do not always work. What makes an action genuinely helpful, and when might good intentions still cause problems?

Earning and saving: If you wanted to save up for something special, what jobs or tasks might you choose, and how would you stay motivated when things went wrong?

Family teamwork: How do Tom’s family members react to his mishaps, and what could they all do to work together more successfully?

Weather and plans: Tom’s car-washing work is affected by a storm. How can unexpected weather change people’s plans, and what is the best way to respond?

Creativity and persistence: Why is the art box so important to Tom, and how do his creativity and determination help him keep going?