Tom Gates: Dog Zombies Rule (For now)

What do our readers think of Tom Gates: Dog Zombies Rule (For now)? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny adventures, doodles, music and lively band plans, and many say the book makes them feel happy or excited. Some children find parts of the story less exciting towards the end, while others expect DogZombies to be a bigger focus.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates: Dog Zombies Rule (For now)?

Liz Pichon delivers another lively, doodle-packed Tom Gates adventure, with music, friendship, family squabbles and the sort of grand plans that are almost guaranteed to go wrong. As the eleventh book in the series, it is especially well suited to children who enjoy illustrated diary stories, silly humour and a hero who is more enthusiastic than organised. Tom's teasing and cheeky behaviour may not appeal to every family, but fans of DogZombies will find plenty to enjoy.

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What is Tom Gates: Dog Zombies Rule (For now) about?

Tom Gates is determined to make DogZombies the greatest band ever! With big plans to write brilliant new songs, create an epic music video, and squeeze in some sleep (if the noisy neighbours let him), Tom’s life is as fun and chaotic as ever. Of course, annoying his sister Delia is always on his to-do list. Join Tom on his hilarious and doodle-filled adventures as he juggles music, mates, and 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: Dog Zombies Rule (For now)

Big plans: Tom is convinced that DogZombies can become the best band in the world. What makes a plan exciting, and what can make it difficult to carry out?

Friends in a band: How do Tom, Derek and Norman work together, and what could they do better when they are making songs or videos?

Family arguments: Tom enjoys annoying Delia, but where do you think the line is between harmless teasing and being unkind?

Fame and success: Tom wants DogZombies to become famous. What does being successful mean to you, and is fame always the most important goal?

Making people laugh: Which kinds of jokes, drawings or accidents make stories funny, and why do different people find different things amusing?