Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly)

What do our readers think of Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly)? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children mostly find the book very funny, easy to read and full of entertaining doodles and school adventures. They especially enjoy Tom’s character and relate to his struggles with distractions, friendship and trying to do well.

What does the Pageticker team say about Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly)?

We love the lively mix of doodles, jokes and school-day chaos, which makes Tom Gates an accessible and entertaining choice for independent readers. In this installment, Tom’s attempts to win a school council election and manage his distractions create plenty of comic mishaps, while the story also touches on friendship, confidence and dealing with trouble. Suitable for fans of illustrated diary-style stories; some scenes involve teasing, bullying and Tom making questionable choices, but these are handled in a light-hearted way.

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What is Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly) about?

Tom Gates is back with more hilarious antics! He's determined to get voted onto the school council, but his plans are derailed by his love for doodling, clashes with the class bully, and his grumpy sister Delia. Will Tom manage to stay out of trouble and achieve his goal? Packed with doodles and laughs, this book is perfect for fans of fun-filled adventures.

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: Top of the Class (Nearly)

Tom’s imagination: How does Tom’s love of doodling help him, and how does it sometimes make school life more difficult?

School council: What makes someone a good school council member, and what could Tom offer if he is chosen?

Dealing with bullies: How do Tom and the other children respond to Buster, and what might be a fair way to deal with bullying?

Mistakes and responsibility: Tom often gets into trouble through accidents or poor choices. When should someone admit a mistake, and why can that be difficult?

Being yourself: Why do you think Tom’s friends enjoy being around him, even when his plans go wrong?