Old Tom's Holiday
Angela Throgmorton lives with her mangy cat, the troublesome but lovable Old Tom. When she wins an all-expenses-paid luxury holiday for one, Angela is sad to leave Old Tom. Everywhere she goes, she sees something that reminds her of her beloved pet. Then she gets a wonderful surprise.
Young Australians' Best Book Award (YABBA) for Section 1 - Picture Storybook (2003), Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards for Early Readers (2005)
About the Old Tom Series
Books in series order
- 1.Old Tom(1994)
- 2.Old Tom at the Beach(1995)
- 3.Old Tom Goes to Mars(1996)
- 4.Old Tom's Guide to Being Good(1998)
- 5.Old Tom's Holiday(2002)
- 6.Old Tom Man of Mystery(2003)
- 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.