Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)

What do our readers think of Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book very funny, silly and easy to enjoy, especially Tom’s excuses, pranks, doodles and everyday troubles. They also like how quickly the story moves and how Tom’s family and school problems feel familiar.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)?

Another energetic mix of doodles, jokes and Tom’s brilliantly overconfident excuses. The band troubles, family teasing and holiday mishaps create a fast, funny reading experience that will suit children who enjoy illustrated stories and reluctant readers who like plenty of visual breaks.

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What is Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff) about?

Tom Gates is back with more hilarious doodles and brilliant excuses! With no school for two weeks, Tom plans to enjoy band practice, caramel wafers, and annoying his sister Delia. But things don’t go quite as planned, thanks to unexpected trips to the dentist and Delia’s weirdness. Will Tom’s holiday be as excellent as he hopes, or will chaos take over? Packed with fun, laughs, and plenty of mischief!

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: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)

Excellent excuses: Why does Tom make excuses, and what do his excuses reveal about the way he deals with trouble?

Family and teasing: Tom enjoys annoying Delia, but where might the line be between funny teasing and hurting someone’s feelings?

Band ambitions: What makes a good band member or team-mate, and which qualities help Tom and Derek solve their musical problems?

Holiday plans: How do Tom’s plans change during the holiday, and how can unexpected problems sometimes lead to memorable experiences?

Doodles and storytelling: How do the doodles, lists and visual jokes add to Tom’s story compared with ordinary paragraphs alone?