2. Emerging Readers (6-8 years old)3. Junior Readers (9-10 years old)4. Pre-teen Readers (11-12 years old)
Preview: Tom Gates is back with a collection of hilarious excuses, doodles, mishaps, and everyday adventures. From getting out of trouble to dealing with school, family, and his annoying sister Delia, Tom always seems to have a plan — even when things don't go quite as planned!
Perfect for readers, who: • Enjoy funny school stories, doodles, and mischievous characters • Like books such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Big Nate • Prefer light, fast-paced stories packed with humor and illustrations
Why You'll Love It: ✅ Hilarious excuses and laugh-out-loud situations ✅ Fun doodles and illustrations throughout ✅ Relatable stories about school, friends, family, and everyday chaos
Also consider the below aspects before you select: ❌ Best suited to readers who enjoy illustrated, diary-style storytelling ❌ The humor focuses on everyday mischief rather than fantasy or adventure
Verdict: A funny, easy-to-read choice for kids who love doodles, school-day chaos, and a good excuse for everything!
