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The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Center, South Portland., Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 6, 2014
Review
Tom Gates is a near typical fifth grader who forgets to do his homework, torments his older sister and who keeps a diary complemented by amusing art work. Our hero is a forgetful and silly character who is surrounded by interesting teachers, classmates, and family. Pichon has provided lots of interaction to express Tom's relationships and his love of music in an appealing manner to entice the 9-11 year old fans who will flock to this series.
This British series may rival the current USA favorite, Diary of a wimpy kid in terms of humor and graphics. When I say add it to collections that includes Diary.. I mean purchase this for all intermediate schools and public libraries. Librarians may also have a nephew/niece who would love this as a gift.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Pichon, Liz
Illustrator: Pichon, Liz
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Candlewick Press (previous published in UK)
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: grades 4-6
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763674724
Price: 12.99