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Tom Weekly 2: My Life and Other Stuff That Went Wrong

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Tom Weekly 2: My Life and Other Stuff That Went Wrong by Tristan Bancks and Gus Gordon is a hilarious collection of stories about Tom's wild adventures in his everyday life. Filled with quirky situations and creative escapades, each tale is packed with humour, offering young readers a delightful glimpse into Tom's world as he navigates the ups and downs that come with growing up.
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This hilarious and relatable children's book might appeal to you if you enjoy stories filled with outrageous adventures, laugh-out-loud moments, and unexpected mishaps. It's perfect for young readers who love a mix of humour and youthful mischief.

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Tom Weekly 2: My Life and Other Stuff That Went Wrong

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More hilarious tales of mishaps and mayhem in Tom Weekly's world. "Fans of Griffiths, Gleitzman and Jennings will be thrilled to have this in their collection." Kids Book Review I'm Tom Weekly. If you want to know what went wrong, read this and laugh. You'll learn the secret of my strangest body part. You'll meet my super-angry grandpa, and hear about my best non-human friend, Rarnald the rat. You'll find out why I've been banned from KidsWorld. But that won't freak you out as much as the story of how Stella Holling tricked me into kissing her. 3 things you'll learn inside- 1. How to climb Mount Everest 2. How to make a backyard theme park 3. How to escape a pirate ________________________ Praise for Tristan Bancks- 'Reading Tristan Bancks is like jumping on a rollercoaster - fun, exciting and a bit dangerous, too. Where were books like this when I was a kid?' John Boyne, author of The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas 'A tense, hard-edged, no-holds-barred thriller.' Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider series 'A high stakes adventure that will keep you guessing and breathless until the very end.' Michael Gerard Bauer, author of Don't Call Me Ishmael Also by Tristan Bancks- Scar Town Two Wolves The Fall Detention Cop and Robber Ginger Meggs Nit Boy Mac Slater 1- Coolhunter Mac Slater 2- Imaginator Tom Weekly 1- My Life and Other Stuff I Made Up Tom Weekly 2- My Life and Other Stuff That Went Wrong Tom Weekly 3- My Life and Other Massive Mistakes Tom Weekly 4- My Life and Other Exploding Chickens Tom Weekly 5- My Life and Other Weaponised Muffins Tom Weekly 6- My Life and Other Failed Experiments

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Tom Weekly 2: My Life and Other Stuff That Went Wrong by Tristan Bancks and Gus Gordon is lauded for its humour and relatability in children's lives. Readers appreciate the engaging and witty storytelling that appeals to young readers, with its mix of short stories, anecdotes, and funny observations. The illustrations are also noted as enhancing the humorous narrative, making it an enjoyable read for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761042690

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Random House Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Tristan Bancks (Author) Tristan Bancks tells stories for the page and screen. His books for kids and teens include Two Wolves, The Fall, Detention, Cop & Robber, Ginger Meggs, the Tom Weekly series and, most recently, Scar Town, a suspense-thriller that won the Children's Book Council of Australia's Book of the Year for Younger Readers. His other awards and shortlistings include a CBCA Honour Book, the Prime Minister's Literary Awards and the YABBA children's choice book awards. His next book for readers age 10+ is Raised By Wolves, out May 2026. Tristan is an author-advocate for literacy non-profit Room to Read. He is currently working with producers to develop a number of his books for the stage and screen. He's excited by the future of storytelling and inspiring others to create. You can find out more about Tristan's books, play games, watch videos, join his Young Writer's StorySchool and help him try to change the world here at tristanbancks.com Gus Gordon (Illustrator) Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author. He has illustrated and written over 80 books for children. His illustrations are known for their loose and energetic line work, mixed media and humour. His writing is always anthropomorphic. He attributes this to his love of Kenneth Grahame's Wind in The Willows. Gus's first picture book, Wendy, was a Notable Book in the 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Picture Book of the Year Awards. His second picture book, Herman and Rosie, now published in twelve countries, has been internationally acclaimed and awarded. Somewhere Else was published by Penguin Random House Australia in 2016 and has won many awards internationally, including a 2017 CBCA Notable book and 2017 book of the year for 5-8 year olds in the Speech Pathology book awards in Australia.

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