In "Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (Sort Of)," Tom navigates the ups and downs of school life, family, and friendships with his signature humor. He's excited about a school trip, but his plans are complicated by a series of mishaps. Tom juggles his lively classmates, his pesky older sister, and his lovable yet chaotic family. Through doodles and amusing anecdotes, he captures the chaotic fun of being a kid. As Tom faces challenges, he learns that while everything might not be perfect, the journey is what truly matters. This installment celebrates creativity, resilience, and the joy of childhood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Tom Gates .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 416 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2016 by Turtleback Books .

Liz Pichon studied graphic design at Middlesex Polytechnic and Camberwell School of Art in London. She won the Smarties Book Prize Silver Award.