Old Tom's Guide to Being Good

Old Tom Series

Author: Leigh Hobbs

Book 4 in the Old Tom series

Pages: 96

Published: 1998

Age: 6+

When Angela receives a surprise invitation to the Queen's afternoon tea party, she has to make sure that Old Tom behaves. With her trusty Guide To Being Good, Old Tom ends up surprising everyone!

About the Old Tom Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.Old Tom(1994)
  2. 2.Old Tom at the Beach(1995)
  3. 3.Old Tom Goes to Mars(1996)
  4. 4.Old Tom's Guide to Being Good(1998)
  5. 5.Old Tom's Holiday(2002)
  6. 6.Old Tom Man of Mystery(2003)
  7. 7.Old Tom's Big Book of Beauty(2007)

Reading age: 6+ years

Old Tom is a rebellious but well-meaning cat, much-loved by his owner, Angela Throgmorton, and young readers, alike. This series of hilarious chapter books recount Old Tom's adventures, his outrageously bad behavior, and his honest but ill-fated attempts to be good. The personality of Old Tom, and the emotions of Angela, and the other characters in the stories, are accurately conveyed through Leigh Hobb's vibrant and colourful illustrations. Note: The more recent titles in this series are designed for even younger readers (4+). Please check the age guides on individual books.