Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! Hilarious

What do our readers think of Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! Hilarious? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book very funny and enjoy its lively doodles, comic situations and easy-to-follow style. Some children feel that the story is more about silly entertainment than learning or deeper ideas.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! Hilarious?

This 23rd Tom Gates outing delivers exactly what its title promises: daft disasters, energetic doodles and jokes flying in every direction. Liz Pichon is by now well-practiced, and remains brilliantly tuned in to the comedy of school life, from unicycles going wrong to supply teachers with suspiciously entertaining lessons. Tom's rivalry with Marcus adds a little extra mischief, while the diary-and-comic format makes this a particularly inviting choice for children who enjoy funny, highly illustrated stories.

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What is Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! Hilarious about?

Tom Gates is back with a brand-new comic, 'Ants In Pants', aiming to make everyone laugh — even his sister Delia. Inspired by his teacher's unicycle mishap and the quirky new supply teacher, Miss Jam, Tom's creativity knows no bounds. But when his comic falls into the wrong hands, chaos ensues. Can Tom fix the mess and bring back the laughter? Maybe with a little help from his frenemy, Marcus.

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 is Ha! Ha! Hilarious

Making people laugh: Why does Tom want his comic to make everyone laugh, and what kinds of humour seem to work best in the story?

Tom and Marcus: Tom and Marcus are frenemy-like rather than straightforward friends or enemies. What makes their relationship so complicated?

When things go wrong: Tom's comic falling into the wrong hands causes trouble. How does he respond to the mess, and what might you have done differently?

School characters: How do Mr Keen, Miss Jam and Mr Fullerman each make school life more interesting, and which teacher would you most like to have?

Turning life into art: Tom uses everyday events as ideas for his comic. What ordinary moment from your own life could become a funny story or drawing?