Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 2.5 hour read-aloud

Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic

Written and illustrated by L. Pichon

Part of the Tom Gates series

Tom's class trip promises chaos, surprises, and unexpected adventures.

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272 pages· 18,020 words· Est. 2.5 hour read-aloud
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Tom's forgetfulness lands him in a whirlwind of chaos on a class trip with 5F. With his quirky family nudging him along, Tom faces raft-building, bizarre creatures, and the dreaded possibility of sharing a group with snoring Marcus Meldrew. Will Tom navigate the trip's challenges or find himself in hilarious mishaps? Dive into this adventure to discover the unexpected twists awaiting Tom.

From the publisher

Since Tom forgets everything, it’s not surprising that he forgot all about the trip he’s supposed to go on with class 5F. It’s good that his family helps keep him on track (even, once in a while, his grumpy sister, Delia)! Luckily, there are loads of excellent things to do on the trip, like making rafts, eating snacks, and seeing some very weird creatures. That is, as long as Tom doesn’t get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse (looking at you, Marcus Meldrew!).

At a glance
Format
Pages
272
Words
18,020
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~P
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
168897
Publication
Published
October 16, 2018
First published
April 1, 2013
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536201307

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