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Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (Mostly)

By Liz Pichon

Book 4 of 24 in the Tom Gates series

Adjectives

humorous engaging relatable

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

Tom Gates is back with more hilarious adventures! From the shock of seeing his sister Delia without her sunglasses to the embarrassment of his dad's new fitness craze, Tom's life is never dull. As he and his band, DogZombies, prepare for the school talent show, Tom navigates the ups and downs of school, family, and friendship in his signature doodle-filled diary.

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!

Pages

307 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2012

Community rating

Average score: 4.79

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