The Big Book of Old Tom

The Big Book of Old Tom
ISBN: 9781743318447
Publication Date: 1 June 2014

Five adventures of Leigh Hobbs' much-loved characters, Old Tom and Angela Throgmorton, in one delightful collection.

Angela Throgmorton lives alone and likes it that way. One day she finds an unusual bundle on her doorstep - Old Tom has arrived. Her life will never be the same. And nor will yours!

The five classic Old Tom books, all in one volume:

*Old Tom

Old Tom at the Beach

Old Tom Goes to Mars

Old Tom's Guide to Being Good

A Friend for Old Tom*

About the Author

Leigh Hobbs works across a wide range of artistic mediums, but is best known for his children's books featuring Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, the Freaks of 4F, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken. Old Tom is also a popular TV series, and Leigh has won every major Australian children's choice award. Mr Chicken Goes to Paris was shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, is a bestseller at Paris's Louvre Bookshop, was adapted for the stage by the National Institute for Dramatic Arts, and was shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards - as were Horrible Harriet and Old Tom's Holiday. Leigh admits there's something of himself in each of his characters, and Old Tom is no exception.