Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually)

SKU: 9780702326578
Tom Gates: Happy to Help Eventually - Readers Warehouse
Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually)
Teen 13+
Tom Gates: Happy to Help Eventually - Readers Warehouse
Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually)

Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually)

SKU: 9780702326578
Author: Liz Pichon
Paperback·Ages 13+
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At a glance

😂 Mood
Funny, chaotic, relatable
⚡ Pace
Easy, quick to read, highly engaging
🖤 Vibes
School life, family chaos, funny misunderstandings
👑 Themes
Helping others, responsibility, everyday adventures
🎯 Reading Level
8–12 years (great for reluctant readers)
😂 Humour Level
Very high 🤣🤣🤣
👀 Perfect For
Fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid, and funny school stories
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Perfect for kids who enjoy doodles, humour, and relatable stories about school, family, and trying (sometimes unsuccessfully!) to do the right thing

The top-of-the-class, extra special 20th book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story!

It's TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much.

Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes. He's suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with

EVERYTHING. But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia's clothes isn't a good start. And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos.

At this rate it's going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams...

or will it?

ABOUT THE SERIES:

• Written in diary form
• Every page STUFFEDfull of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN
• The Brilliant World of Tom Gateswas the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
• Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly
• The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gateswon the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!

Don't miss Shoe Wars - the epic standalone by Liz Pichon.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
13+
Publisher
Scholastic
Language
English
ISBN
9780702326578

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About the Author:

Liz Pichon is the brilliantly bonkers brain behind the Tom Gates series—those laugh-out-loud books packed with doodles, disasters, and the everyday chaos of being a totally normal (ish) kid. With her signature mix of hilarious storytelling and scribbly illustrations, Liz has turned homework excuses and biscuit obsessions into a global reading phenomenon.

Before she took over kids’ bookshelves, Liz studied graphic design and worked as an illustrator—and it totally shows. Every Tom Gates book is a wild explosion of creativity, humour, and perfectly messy fun that keeps even the most reluctant readers coming back for more.

Her books have won stacks of awards (no surprise there) and have even been turned into stage shows and TV magic. Whether Tom’s navigating school, annoying his big sister Delia, or starting yet another band, Liz always delivers stories that feel like they were written just for kids who love to laugh, doodle, and dream.

If you like jokes, drawing, snacks, and stories that don’t take themselves too seriously—Liz Pichon is your absolute hero.

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