Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781407193441 Publisher: Scholastic Age Range: 9-12 years Overview Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff) is the second brilliantly funny instalment in Liz Pichon's award-winning Tom Gates series. Presented as Tom's own battered homework diary, this paperback is packed with doodles, comic asides and laugh-out-loud storytelling. With no school for two whole weeks, Tom has plenty of time for band practice, biscuits and avoiding his sister Delia - and plenty of excuses to invent along the way. A brand new UK edition, perfect for reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. About the Book No school for two whole weeks! Tom Gates can forget all about lessons, homework and irritating classmates like Marcus Meldrew, and concentrate on the important things in life: inventing new ways to annoy his sister Delia, band practice with DOGZOMBIES alongside his best mate Derek, and the serious business of watching TV while eating caramel wafers (or eating caramel wafers while watching TV - the order matters). Told through Tom's own scrawled, doodled and thoroughly entertaining diary pages, this second book captures the chaos, humour and heart of school-age life in Liz Pichon's instantly recognisable style. Fans of the first Tom Gates book will find the same ingredients that made it a bestseller: sharp observational comedy, brilliant hand-drawn illustrations on every page, and a voice that speaks directly to young readers. It works brilliantly for reluctant readers, mixing comic-style visuals with short bursts of text while still delivering genuine wit and warmth. Winner of multiple children's book awards across the series, Tom Gates remains a hugely popular illustrated fiction franchise, and this title continues the story with fresh mischief and school scrapes. Second book in the bestselling, multi-award-winning Tom Gates series Hilarious diary-style format combined with hand-drawn doodles on every page Perfect for reluctant readers thanks to its comic, highly visual layout Brand new paperback copy in the UK edition as shown Great gift for children aged 9-12 who love funny, illustrated fiction Ideal follow-on for fans of the first Tom Gates book About the Author Liz Pichon is a British author and illustrator best known for creating the Tom Gates series, blending comic-style illustration with witty, diary-format storytelling. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into dozens of languages, earning multiple children's book awards including recognition from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Pichon grew up in London and developed her love of drawing and storytelling from an early age, going on to build one of the most successful illustrated fiction series for young readers in recent years. Why You'll Love This Book Funny, fast-paced and full of doodles, this is illustrated fiction at its most addictive - perfect for reluctant readers and Tom Gates fans wanting more mischief, more excuses and more caramel wafers. Please Note: Cover image and edition shown reflect the UK ISBN 9781407193441. Actual cover design may vary slightly by print run.