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Happy to Help (Eventually)
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Happy to Help (Eventually)

Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series

Author: Liz Pichon

Book 20 in the Brilliant World of Tom Gates series

Pages: 258

Published: 2022

Age: 8+

It's TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much.

Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes. He's suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with

EVERYTHING.

But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia's clothes isn't a good start. And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos.

At this rate it's going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams...or will it?

About the Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.The Brilliant World of Tom Gates(2011)
  2. 2.Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)(2011)
  3. 3.Everything's Amazing (Sort Of)(2012)
  4. 4.Genius Ideas (Mostly)(2012)
  5. 5.Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (At Some Things)(2013)
  6. 6.Extra Special Treats (not)(2013)
  7. 7.A Tiny Bit Lucky(2014)
  8. 8.Yes! No (Maybe...)(2015)
  9. 9.Top of the Class (Nearly)(2015)
  10. 10.Super Good Skills (Almost...)(2016)
  11. 11.Dog Zombies Rule (For Now)(2016)
  12. 12.Family, Friends and Furry Creatures(2017)
  13. 13.Epic Adventure (Kind of)(2017)
  14. 14.Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans(2018)
  15. 15.What Monster?(2018)
  16. 16.Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too!)(2019)
  17. 17.Spectacular School Trip (Really.)(2019)
  18. 18.Ten Tremendous Tales(2021)
  19. 19.Random Acts of Fun(2021)
  20. 20.Happy to Help (Eventually)(2022)
  21. 21.Five Star Stories(2023)
  22. 22.Book of Everything(2023)
  23. 23.Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! Hilarious(2024)
  24. 24.Pesky Pets and Parties(2025)
  25. +Best Book Day Ever (So Far)(2013)

Reading age: 8+ years

This series should be read in order.

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Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks; spilt water; and, lightning.

Written in diary form, Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons, thoughts— and his amazing sense of humour! (As well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton.)

Smart, novel and laugh-out-loud funny, boys and girls aged 8+ are bound to enjoy this riotous illustrated series from award-winning author and illustrator, Liz Pichon.