Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock for Tom, but that's nothing compared with the surprise that Dad has in store with his new-found fitness regime! He says he's going to compete at the school Sports Day. Can you even imagine the horrendous shame that will bring? Meanwhile Tom, Derek and Norman are also busy with a training regime of their own - practising with Dogzombies to make sure they're ready for the school talent show. The highs and lows of Tom's life are funnier and more extreme than ever in this fourth wicked diary from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning series!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very witty account of the travails of a modern child with very funny cartoon illustrations
24 Sep 2012
By Meerkat
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Ok - I love it but I will admit to one reservation. It won the 'Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011' but is it the sort of thing that adults think children will find funny? Or will children also find this funny? After all it has been written by an adult ...
Reservation over.
This looks to me like the ideal book for a 9 - 11 year old boy. Possibly girls would like to read it to get a peek into the pre-adolescent male psyche, but I have purchased it for a 10 year old boy as that's certainly the market it's aiming for.
The book is ostensibly narrated (and illustrated) by the main character, Tom, and follows his experience of life and school, his friends, the things that concern him and the little episodes that make up every child's experience of life.
There is a good balance of cartoon drawings and writing on each page so that a semi-reluctant reader won't feel overwhelmed and it may feel like s/he is actually reading a cartoon rather than a novel.
So follow the doodles and thoughts of Tom as he and his friends prepare for the talent show at school and the debut of their band, Dogzombies ... and enjoy!
Reservation over.
This looks to me like the ideal book for a 9 - 11 year old boy. Possibly girls would like to read it to get a peek into the pre-adolescent male psyche, but I have purchased it for a 10 year old boy as that's certainly the market it's aiming for.
The book is ostensibly narrated (and illustrated) by the main character, Tom, and follows his experience of life and school, his friends, the things that concern him and the little episodes that make up every child's experience of life.
There is a good balance of cartoon drawings and writing on each page so that a semi-reluctant reader won't feel overwhelmed and it may feel like s/he is actually reading a cartoon rather than a novel.
So follow the doodles and thoughts of Tom as he and his friends prepare for the talent show at school and the debut of their band, Dogzombies ... and enjoy!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By lilysmum
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When this book popped through the letter box my daughter fell on it and started reading it immediately. She loves all the Tom Gates books and reads them quickly. I can't recommend them highly enough. The thing about them is that they are so well written, and yet so entertaining as well. There's a laugh on every page for children and the grown ups who read with them. You might even find you sneak this copy out of your best beloved's bedroom to read it for yourself!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By J. Holmes
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I have a nine year old son and it's really difficult to find any books that inspire him to read. However he really likes the Tom Gates books and when I gave him this latest one I was amazed to keep walking in on him sat quietly reading...TV off and ipad cast aside. Believe me this is totally out of character! He says this is his favourite book in the Tom Gates series as it has the best story lines. He read it in a week which was extremely good going by his usual standards. I will be preordering the next one as soon as it becomes available.
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Brilliant for my dyslexic son
Having this drop through the door was a real plus. My son can't get enough of these. he is dyslexic and not a great reader, but the combination of boy orientated humour and great... Read more
Published 2 days ago by The Navigator
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Brilliant!
I would recommend this book to children who have lost interest in reading or maybe lacking confidence in their reading. Read more
Published 3 days ago by jenine grist
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A work of Art
This is more than a book. It is a work of art.
This is a book that will get kids who aren't interested in reading, interested in reading (at least for one book). Read more
This is a book that will get kids who aren't interested in reading, interested in reading (at least for one book). Read more
Published 3 days ago by Tim Roast
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Fantastic book, my 9 year old son loves this and all the other Tom Gates books.
A must for all boys, maybe girls?
A must for all boys, maybe girls?
Published 17 days ago by Jackie Smith
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Endlessly popular with 8-11 year olds!
My 9 year old son has read the others in this series so was delighted to be presented with the latest installment. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Beansmummy
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Another excellent Tom Gates book
It's often hard to review children's literature when you are not the target audience.
I asked for this book because my daughter enjoyed another Tom Gates book. Read more
I asked for this book because my daughter enjoyed another Tom Gates book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bacchus
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Great
Bought this for an 11 year old boy. He read it as soon as it arrived and then passed it on for his younger brother to read. Both enjoyed it.
Published 1 month ago by Berliner
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Good read
My daughter loved this book and read it in one day. She would recommend it to any other 9 year old.
Published 1 month ago by Donna Malone
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Brilliant, Awesome, Great!
I got this because my 9 year old was really keen to read it. As she is a bit of a reluctant (although able reader), any request has to be taken seriously. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JoMaynard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny. Excellent writing and illustrations.
This is the first long book (+300 pages) my 8 year old son has read cover to cover in 1 day. He really enjoyed it and I found it an entertaining read too in a junior Adrian Mole... Read more
Published 1 month ago by debbie8355
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