Tom Gates: Happy to Help (eventually) the brand-new, packed-with-pictures, bestseller!

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It's a weeks worth of doodling, games, stories and woolly monster making (because everyone needs one of those, don't they?

Get excited for a week's worth of drawing, doodling, games, stories and activities in this fantastic new illustrated offering from bestselling author Liz Pichon! His grandparents are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and Uncle Kevin thinks it would be a great idea to get a family portrait taken.He doesn’t like (much) his grumpy teenage sister Delia, his school frenemy Marcus and his snore-bore-ing teacher Mr Fullerman (who at least provides an opportunity for Tom to indulge in his favourite pastime – doodling). In this recent recipient of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize, readers will find an honest, silly and laugh-out-loud book in the format of Tom's battered homework diary, crammed full of his scribbles and stories. Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in. Creator Liz Pichon also appears in the episodes in a live-action segment in which she gives ideas for creating artwork inspired by the series.

Liz Pichon’s award-winning Tom Gates book series has sold more than 11 million copies round the world in 46 languages.Aged around 10 years old, Tom is the younger of the two children of Frank and Rita Gates, and the younger brother of Delia. Inspiration strikes when he looks at his excellent collection ofODD OBJECTSand remembers the funny stories behind each one. but will his band Dog Zombies actually get a chance to play, or will Tom's plans be thwarted by the Measly Marcus Meldrew?