Books like Tom Gates by L Pichon

Name: Tom Gates
Rating: 4.473684210526 (19 reviews)
Author: L Pichon

When school unexpectedly closes for two weeks, Tom Gates is finally in the zone to unleash his creative chaos. He spends his days annoying his big sister Delia, rehearsing with his best friend Derek’s garage band, Dogzombies, and hatching schemes to secure a live performance. Despite a throbbing toothache and looming overdue assignments, Tom’s enthusiasm for music and mischief keeps him on track to make this break unforgettable.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: L Pichon

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 (19 community ratings)

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