Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales

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

Children find the book funny, easy to follow and full of entertaining drawings, silly adventures and memorable characters. They especially enjoy the short stories and Tom’s mischievous sense of humour, which keep the book lively from page to page.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales?

Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales is classic Liz Pichon: brilliantly scruffy, wonderfully silly and packed with doodles that make every page feel like Tom has grabbed the pencil himself. As book 18 in the series, it offers ten short, chaotic adventures featuring chicken pies, school swaps, Delia and even ants in tiny pants. It is an excellent choice for children aged around 7–11, especially reluctant readers who enjoy quick chapters, visual jokes and mischief with a warm family-and-friends heart.

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What is Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales about?

Dive into ten tremendous tales with Tom Gates and his hilarious friends, family, and schoolmates! Packed with doodles, mischief, and laugh-out-loud moments, Tom’s adventures include chicken pie disasters, getting stuck in a lift with Delia, tiny ants in pants, and more. This brilliantly illustrated collection is perfect for fans who love a fun read full of creativity and surprises!

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: Ten Tremendous Tales

Tom’s creative chaos: How do Tom’s drawings, jokes and unusual ideas help him deal with everyday problems?

Mischief and consequences: Which of Tom’s mishaps seems the funniest, and what could he have done differently to avoid the trouble?

Family relationships: What do Tom’s moments with Delia show about the way brothers and sisters can annoy each other but still care?

Turning ordinary into extraordinary: How does Liz Pichon make things such as a lift ride, a school day or a meal feel like a great adventure?

Your own tremendous tale: What ordinary event from your life could become a funny story, and what doodles would you add to it?