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Tom Gates #5
تام گیتس ۵: تام گیتس خیلی فوقالعاده است [توی بعضی کارها]
فکر میکنید تام توی چه کارهایی فوقالعاده است؟ خب آره … نقاشیهایش که حرف ندارد ولی چیزهای دیگری هم هست …
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First published April 1, 2013
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Liz Pichon
181 books573 followersL. Pichon says that when she was little, she loved to draw, and her mom said she was very good at making a mess (this is still true today). She kept drawing, went to art school, became a designer and art director at Jive Records, and began to publish children’s books. After its publication in the U.K., The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won several prestigious awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, and the Blue Peter Book Award. L. Pichon lives in Brighton, England, with her family.
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March 23, 2021
+کی پایهاس بگردیم تمام هیولاهای داخل کتاب رو که قایم شدن پیدا کنیم؟
_من من من
+خب پس بپر بغلم تا باهم بخونیم، قبلشم یه ماچ گنده بده :)))
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خب، به جرات میتونم بگم بهترین کتاب برای هر گروه سنی رو خوندم . گمونم حتی به من بیشتر از تینا ( دخترعموی ۵ سالهم) خوش گذشت. خیلی کتاب جذاب و باحالیه. اگر بچه کوچیک هم ندارید توی فامیل نزدیک، برای کودک درونتون بخرید و براش بخونید.
چاپ و فونتش با اون نقاشی های باحال توی جای جایِ صفحه ها، اخ واقعا دل آدمو میبره . بقیه مجموعه رو هم میخرم حتما
_من من من
+خب پس بپر بغلم تا باهم بخونیم، قبلشم یه ماچ گنده بده :)))
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خب، به جرات میتونم بگم بهترین کتاب برای هر گروه سنی رو خوندم . گمونم حتی به من بیشتر از تینا ( دخترعموی ۵ سالهم) خوش گذشت. خیلی کتاب جذاب و باحالیه. اگر بچه کوچیک هم ندارید توی فامیل نزدیک، برای کودک درونتون بخرید و براش بخونید.
چاپ و فونتش با اون نقاشی های باحال توی جای جایِ صفحه ها، اخ واقعا دل آدمو میبره . بقیه مجموعه رو هم میخرم حتما
June 30, 2017
Tom gates is really good and he is always getting himself into trouble.I would recommend it to everyone. especially if your not a very advanced reader yet as it is easy and fun to read.
May 16, 2015
Tom Gates absolutely loves this band Dude3, which is having a t-shirt design contests. Of course, Tom is determined to win, he comes up with an amazing design he is finally satisfied with. But, Tom realizes he forgot to send his design in! So, Tom is beside himself, he cannot even live with himself he is so upset. Then, Tom receives a letter from weekly magazine saying he won the contests, turns out Toms sister wasn't as bad as he thought!
Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic [at Some Things], is about adventure, determination and desperation.
Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic [at Some Things], is about adventure, determination and desperation.
February 9, 2016
'Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic' follows our lively and young protagonist Tom. This time the novel centres mostly around his school excursion or "School Activity Trip" which, because he is so forgetful, our dear Tom almost misses out on. It was a nice little novel that I laughed at many times. Some of the most annoying characters return in this novel such as the despicable and arrogant Marcus and the face-pulling new girl-next-door. Delia surprises Tom in this novel as she does him a great big favour which enables him to succeed in a competition which really surprises out main lead. Highly recommended for middle-grade and children audience.
Congratulations to Liz Pichon! Well done!
Congratulations to Liz Pichon! Well done!
August 21, 2015
This book is the winner of the Roald Dahl funny prize 2011, winner of the Blue Peter award for best story, the winner of the best book for younger readers RED HOUSE children’s book award 2012 and the winner of the Waterstones children’s book prize 2012 BEST FICTION for 5- 12’s. In this book Tom’s really looking forward to the school activity trip, there will be loads of things to do like:
- Making rafts
- Midnight feasts
- Watching out for some very weird creatures
At the end of this book it shows you how to draw a monster and do a banana doodle.
- Making rafts
- Midnight feasts
- Watching out for some very weird creatures
At the end of this book it shows you how to draw a monster and do a banana doodle.
August 4, 2015
Starý dobrý Tom Gates, mám síce pocit, že trochu poľavil v tejto knihe. Ale vôbec nevadí, lebo je taký pojašený a šialený, že sa už neviem dočkať ďalšieho dielu!!! :) :) :)
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October 9, 2013It is a really good easy book for those people that hate reading but that's not all inside it, their is a awesome drawing amazing description you name it, it's in there. Just to tell who Evers reading this get it you won't regret it. I am tell u guys it is a chance to build up your reading skills
July 8, 2015
I absolutely loved it!! ♥I own the whole series!!! ♥♥
April 4, 2017
it was good
March 29, 2018
I love how these books look like Tom made them himself. AMAZING. After reading these books, i went of and tried drawing the front cover myself because i though it was so good.
September 6, 2020
I know for loads of kids this is awesome, but the journal writing style is something I struggle with, with all the changing lettering etc. Good though, I swear Tom has ADHD.
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March 24, 2021A really good book I definitely suggest it for people that like DOAWK.
June 29, 2019
خیلی عالییی بود حتما بخوانید😍
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March 30, 2021
خیلی کتاب خوبی هست
December 5, 2024
Grappig en leuk om tussendoor te lezen
August 1, 2019
Read- August 2019 for The N.E.W.Ts (My A in Potions)
- So far, this is my favourite book in the series. It follows Tom on his school trip and it really reminded me of my own school trip in Year 5 to Alton Castle (no, not Alton Towers that is a completely different thing). That's the reason why I enjoy this books so much, because it reminds me of my own time at Primary School.
- So far, this is my favourite book in the series. It follows Tom on his school trip and it really reminded me of my own school trip in Year 5 to Alton Castle (no, not Alton Towers that is a completely different thing). That's the reason why I enjoy this books so much, because it reminds me of my own time at Primary School.
April 18, 2014
This really inspired me to do my own book like this.
The illustrations are sooooooo creative and it really captures the reader.
Tom, the person writing is really putting the reader into his shoes...............
Love it!!!
Recommend it to : 8-12
The illustrations are sooooooo creative and it really captures the reader.
Tom, the person writing is really putting the reader into his shoes...............
Love it!!!
Recommend it to : 8-12
July 8, 2013
Such an amazing book, can't wait for the next one in September!!!!!!
November 11, 2014
I think this book is really funny because i love his humor and that marcus guy reminds me of my imagination
that is the best book i have every read thank you
that is the best book i have every read thank you
January 23, 2015
*4/5* Ha sido guay leer algo en ingles. Es el primer libro que leo (entero) en ingles. Y ha sido interesante, la verdad. Me he reido bastante con las locuras que le pasan a Tom.
January 14, 2020
I loved this book. Just like the rest of them.
July 14, 2015
A bit boring and plot-less, but good when you're too tired to read properly.
June 2, 2018
i think it was good
December 29, 2018
With random thoughts in the ridiculousness of every day adventure, this is a fun tale with tons of illustrations and zest.
Tom forgot to get his form filled out for the three day school trip, but with everything going on in his life, that isn't surprising. His sister, Delia, is a pain, his grandparents sweet but odd, and his own parents...well, let's not even go there. The daily school drama doesn't help things either. But after a lot of effort and even more forgetting, he finally gets his form in and snags a spot thanks to a cancellation. But once the bus is underway, he's in for anything but a boring adventure.
While a few nice messages are wrapped up in this tale, the book centers around one thing—silly fun. Tom is pretty normal for his age, and his mind wanders everywhere but in the responsible direction. He's a nice guy and simply tries to get through the chaos called life as best he can, which makes him easy to relate to. The situations he runs into come from daily life and reflect those which average kids will face. And while all of it seems dramatic at times, it's Tom's very honest, uncensored thoughts, which make it a hilarious read.
This is not a fast-paced book into adventure, but rather humor with spice. It takes a heavy several chapters before Tom's trip gets underway but anticipation is always half the fun. The author brings even the smallest things into a new light thanks to Tom, one that ensures giggles and chuckles. After all, many kids have the exact same thoughts even if they don't say it.
Of course, the heaps and mounds of small and large doodles and illustrations are probably the key factor in these pages. Not a sentence goes by without a funny, scribbled edition...one that adds snorts and giggles along the way. The book might seem thick, but it's perfect for reluctant readers who aren't thrilled by seas of words. The story is there, and it is funny, but without these doodles, it wouldn't be anything exceptionally special.
I recommend this book to especially middle grade boys who love a little fun because they will definitely find it here.
I won a complimentary copy through Library Thing and found this book so fitting for the intended audience that I wanted to leave my honest thoughts.
Tom forgot to get his form filled out for the three day school trip, but with everything going on in his life, that isn't surprising. His sister, Delia, is a pain, his grandparents sweet but odd, and his own parents...well, let's not even go there. The daily school drama doesn't help things either. But after a lot of effort and even more forgetting, he finally gets his form in and snags a spot thanks to a cancellation. But once the bus is underway, he's in for anything but a boring adventure.
While a few nice messages are wrapped up in this tale, the book centers around one thing—silly fun. Tom is pretty normal for his age, and his mind wanders everywhere but in the responsible direction. He's a nice guy and simply tries to get through the chaos called life as best he can, which makes him easy to relate to. The situations he runs into come from daily life and reflect those which average kids will face. And while all of it seems dramatic at times, it's Tom's very honest, uncensored thoughts, which make it a hilarious read.
This is not a fast-paced book into adventure, but rather humor with spice. It takes a heavy several chapters before Tom's trip gets underway but anticipation is always half the fun. The author brings even the smallest things into a new light thanks to Tom, one that ensures giggles and chuckles. After all, many kids have the exact same thoughts even if they don't say it.
Of course, the heaps and mounds of small and large doodles and illustrations are probably the key factor in these pages. Not a sentence goes by without a funny, scribbled edition...one that adds snorts and giggles along the way. The book might seem thick, but it's perfect for reluctant readers who aren't thrilled by seas of words. The story is there, and it is funny, but without these doodles, it wouldn't be anything exceptionally special.
I recommend this book to especially middle grade boys who love a little fun because they will definitely find it here.
I won a complimentary copy through Library Thing and found this book so fitting for the intended audience that I wanted to leave my honest thoughts.
November 16, 2018
This is such a fun and engaging story with characters that every kid can relate to.
Tom Gates is your average kid doing kid things-just some things he does better than others. He doesn’t like getting up early for school, he can’t seem to remember his permission slips, but he’s great at art and writing stories. But that permission slip? It’s really important and he’s going to need to remember it if he’s going on the class trip. Luckily for Tom, his parents are in the loop and keep him from being the only one in class who doesn’t get to go. And he wouldn’t want to miss this one-his class trip is full of raft making, midnight snacks, rock climbing and fifth grade shenanigans.
This book is loaded with doodles, drawings, funny monsters, and other craziness. At the beginning, we’re told to watch for the extra monsters that are hidden throughout the story. It completely sucked in The Kid-even though it isn’t a colorful graphic novel-and he read the whole book in one sitting. I really liked how it wasn’t mean-spirited or mouthy. The kids are totally relatable and the storyline was very funny.
The drawings and doodles are such a fun addition to the story and really kept my son interested in the story. Tom is like so many other tween boys that I know and his struggles with school and organization were hilarious. If you have a younger reader who is just starting out with chapter books or a reluctant reader, this would be a great option.
Thank you to Candlewick Press for the copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
Tom Gates is your average kid doing kid things-just some things he does better than others. He doesn’t like getting up early for school, he can’t seem to remember his permission slips, but he’s great at art and writing stories. But that permission slip? It’s really important and he’s going to need to remember it if he’s going on the class trip. Luckily for Tom, his parents are in the loop and keep him from being the only one in class who doesn’t get to go. And he wouldn’t want to miss this one-his class trip is full of raft making, midnight snacks, rock climbing and fifth grade shenanigans.
This book is loaded with doodles, drawings, funny monsters, and other craziness. At the beginning, we’re told to watch for the extra monsters that are hidden throughout the story. It completely sucked in The Kid-even though it isn’t a colorful graphic novel-and he read the whole book in one sitting. I really liked how it wasn’t mean-spirited or mouthy. The kids are totally relatable and the storyline was very funny.
The drawings and doodles are such a fun addition to the story and really kept my son interested in the story. Tom is like so many other tween boys that I know and his struggles with school and organization were hilarious. If you have a younger reader who is just starting out with chapter books or a reluctant reader, this would be a great option.
Thank you to Candlewick Press for the copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
March 31, 2020
This is a cool book to read in the corona virus break. I prefer Tom Gates books to Roald Dahl or Enid Blyton because although it has 250 pages it's got pictures and doodles to look at and the sentences in the pages are short and easy to read and understand. It's a great read for 8 year old boys like me.
This story is about Tom Gates who is a 10 year old boy. He lives with his parents on Castle Road and goes to Oakfield School which is next to his house. He has an annoying big sister who goes to college.
In this book, Tom Gates goes on a field trip with his classmates to Activity Centre. At first misses home a bit, but soon he is happy to be with his friends. They go on raft races, have fun midnight feasts and play together. One day, Brad, one of Tom's friends, made a pretend snake out of socks. Then Marcus the bully burst a packet of popcorn and the room was in a giant mess. Tom and his friends get into lots of trouble for messing up their room, and not following rules. But in the end they learned their lessons and become very well-behaved.
While reading this book I felt that I was one of Tom's friend and I was right there with them on their activity trip! The author did a great job of being very believable!
This is the 8th book I've read in this series and will no doubt finish all the rest.
By Vedanth
From Mumbai
This story is about Tom Gates who is a 10 year old boy. He lives with his parents on Castle Road and goes to Oakfield School which is next to his house. He has an annoying big sister who goes to college.
In this book, Tom Gates goes on a field trip with his classmates to Activity Centre. At first misses home a bit, but soon he is happy to be with his friends. They go on raft races, have fun midnight feasts and play together. One day, Brad, one of Tom's friends, made a pretend snake out of socks. Then Marcus the bully burst a packet of popcorn and the room was in a giant mess. Tom and his friends get into lots of trouble for messing up their room, and not following rules. But in the end they learned their lessons and become very well-behaved.
While reading this book I felt that I was one of Tom's friend and I was right there with them on their activity trip! The author did a great job of being very believable!
This is the 8th book I've read in this series and will no doubt finish all the rest.
By Vedanth
From Mumbai
January 20, 2019
The adventures and laughs continue in this fifth diary in the Tom Gates series. Remembering things has never been Tom’s strong suit and once again, his forgetfulness is bringing all kinds of commotion and frustration into his life. An “accidentally” forgotten permission slip for the school activity trip to Tidy Camp means that Tom won’t be tagging along with his classmates doing all those fun things like swimming, kayaking, and building cool stuff unless he can find a way to get his name on that list before they leave, and as Marcus points out, “They’re all booked up now. Bad luck.” How is he going to pull this one off? Mom and Dad are too busy trying to figure out why Delia won’t tell them where her new job is at and even worse, Delia is threatening to paint Tom’s room a horrid colour if he actually does go to camp. How is he going to pull this one off?!
Filled with Tom’s usual “funtastic” doodles of monsters, aliens, friends, and family his newest dilemma is sure to entertain readers right from the first doodle filled page!
Liz Pichon has written and doodled her way to another engaging Tom Gates success!
Filled with Tom’s usual “funtastic” doodles of monsters, aliens, friends, and family his newest dilemma is sure to entertain readers right from the first doodle filled page!
Liz Pichon has written and doodled her way to another engaging Tom Gates success!
April 23, 2025
"Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (At Some Things)" by Liz Pichon is an absolute delight! As a fan of Tom's quirky adventures, I found this installment to be both hilarious and heartwarming. Pichon’s unique blend of humor and relatable storytelling shines through, making it easy for readers of all ages to connect with Tom's experiences.
The illustrations are vibrant and add an extra layer of fun to the narrative. I especially loved the way Tom navigates the ups and downs of school life, friendships, and family—topics that resonate with so many of us.
This book has brought a smile to my face and a few good chuckles. If you’re looking for a lighthearted and entertaining read that celebrates the joys of being a kid, I can't recommend this one enough! Thank you, Liz Pichon, for another wonderful adventure with Tom Gates!
The illustrations are vibrant and add an extra layer of fun to the narrative. I especially loved the way Tom navigates the ups and downs of school life, friendships, and family—topics that resonate with so many of us.
This book has brought a smile to my face and a few good chuckles. If you’re looking for a lighthearted and entertaining read that celebrates the joys of being a kid, I can't recommend this one enough! Thank you, Liz Pichon, for another wonderful adventure with Tom Gates!
November 7, 2018
I received this from Penguin and LibraryThing Early Reviewers group. I had previously read the first book in this series. Engaging illustrations accentuate a humorous story about a young, forgetful, but imaginative young boy. There was a lot more "substance" to this addition to the Tom Gates story. Our kids love these books. The author is English. Hence, "scoffing" is similar to our "scarfing" food. This is a great book for a reluctant reader or a reader trying to cross from graphic novels to more "wordy" books.
November 16, 2018
Tom Gates loves to draw! Tom Gates is excited to be going on a school activity trip! Tom Gates is very forgetful. He forgets to enter his T-Shirt drawing in a contest (good thing his difficult sister has his back and sends it in). He forgets to turn in permission slip for the trip (good thing his teachers and parents are forgiving).
Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things) is full of laugh-out-loud humor, expressive illustrations, and good old-fashioned fun reading. Kids, especially fans of Wimpy Kid will love this #5 book in the Tom Gates series.
Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things) is full of laugh-out-loud humor, expressive illustrations, and good old-fashioned fun reading. Kids, especially fans of Wimpy Kid will love this #5 book in the Tom Gates series.
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