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What Monster? (Tom Gates #15)

Series: Tom Gates
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What Monster? by Liz Pichon is part of the Tom Gates series where Tom continues his adventures with a mix of humour, doodles, and school escapades. In this instalment, Tom faces the excitement and challenges of monster sightings, school projects, and a band competition, all while juggling friendships and his usual mischief. Perfect for children who enjoy laughter and lively illustrations.
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You might enjoy this book if you love lively doodles, funny illustrations, and engaging stories that capture the imagination of a creative young mind. Perfect for kids who appreciate humour and the mischief-filled adventures of Tom and his friends, it's a delightful escape into a world where everyday life becomes extraordinarily entertaining.

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What’s that? A MONSTER? How has this scary beast escaped into Tom’s sort-of-normal world? Is it one of his doodles? Is it Delia on the rampage? Is it Mr Fullerman at full moon? For now it’s a secret–but all will (eventually) be revealed in this book.

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What’s that? A MONSTER?

How has this scary beast escaped into Tom’s sort-of-normal world? Is it one of his doodles? Is it Delia on the rampage? Is it Mr Fullerman at full moon?

For now it’s a secret – but all will (eventually) be revealed in What Monster? (Tom Gates #15).

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What Monster? by Liz Pichon has received positive feedback from readers, who praise its humour and engaging storytelling. Fans appreciate the quirky illustrations and relatable school-life adventures of Tom Gates. Many reviews highlight the book's ability to entertain children and keep them eagerly turning the pages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743832875

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 240

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