Old Tom Goes to Mars
Old Tom has decided he's due for an adventure...and a break from his fussy but affectionate owner, Angela Throgmorton.
But the earth is to small for this fat cat ... Old Tom decides that MARS will be his destination And why not the Martians will love him, and probably make him king ... and then he could eat EVERYTHING he wants.
But it won't be smooth space travel for this feline - there will be a hilarious bump or two on his travel through the Milky Way.
About the Old Tom Series
Books in series order
- 1.Old Tom(1994)
- 2.Old Tom at the Beach(1995)
- 3.Old Tom Goes to Mars(1996)
- 4.Old Tom's Guide to Being Good(1998)
- 5.Old Tom's Holiday(2002)
- 6.Old Tom Man of Mystery(2003)
- 7.Old Tom's Big Book of Beauty(2007)
Reading age: 6+ years
Old Tom is a rebellious but well-meaning cat, much-loved by his owner, Angela Throgmorton, and young readers, alike. This series of hilarious chapter books recount Old Tom's adventures, his outrageously bad behavior, and his honest but ill-fated attempts to be good. The personality of Old Tom, and the emotions of Angela, and the other characters in the stories, are accurately conveyed through Leigh Hobb's vibrant and colourful illustrations. Note: The more recent titles in this series are designed for even younger readers (4+). Please check the age guides on individual books.