Tom Gates #02: Excellent Excuses And Other Good Stuff:

Tom Gates #02: Excellent Excuses And Other Good Stuff is a riotous middle-grade adventure about a not-so-typical schoolboy navigating two weeks of freedom, school-day chaos, and family mischief. Perfect for readers aged 8–12 who crave quick wit, doodles, and big-hearted antics, this book invites you into a playful, upbeat world where imagination runs wild and laughter is never far away. In Tom Gates #02: Excellent Excuses And Other Good Stuff, the story is told in Tom's own voice—playful, sharp, and full of scribbles and cartoons that feel like doodled notes from a friend. The book unfolds in breezy, episodic chapters that swing from band practice with the Dogzombies to TV marathons and caramel wafers, all while Tom hatches inventive excuses to keep Delia from turning his plans into chaos. The experience is as much about the humor as it is about creativity, making every page feel like a friendly chat with a mischievous, loveable protagonist. Humorous, diary-style narration that invites readers into Tom Gates’s world Hand-drawn doodles and lively illustrations sprinkled throughout the pages Fast-paced, episodic adventures blending school life, music, and family dynamics Beloved characters like Tom Gates, Delia, and the Dogzombies Themes of creativity, resourcefulness, friendship, and resilience After finishing Tom Gates #02: Excellent Excuses And Other Good Stuff, readers are left with a warm smile, a spark of mischief, and the confidence to imagine their own playful adventures. This generous, funny, and heartwarming read reminds us that imagination can brighten everyday life and that a well-timed excuse or a doodle-filled page can turn a ordinary day into something extraordinary.