Tom Gates #16: Mega Make and Do and Stories Too!

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Sep 30, 2023

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When Mum and Dad forget it’s half term, what’s Tom going to do to keep busy over the break! A weeks’ worth of drawing, doodling, games, stories and activities in this fantastic new illustrated offering from bestselling author of the Tom Gates series, Liz Pichon!
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