Tom Gates
47 primary works • 59 total works
Book 1
"10 out of 10." The Guardian
The first title in the bestselling series
from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon.
Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework:
dog attacks & spilt water & lightning...
Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts,
as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton.
After gaining five merits for his
CAMPING SUCKS
holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill -
which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who
sits next to him...
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Written in diary form
Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of
humour
This first title in the series, was the winner of the Roald Dahl
Funny Prize!
Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves
silly
The first TV series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!
Love Tom Gates? Don't miss Liz Pichon's spectacular Shoe
Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!
Praise for The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
"This entertaining book tackles the serious issues of bullying,
poverty and difficult family circumstances with a light-hearted
touch." BookTrust
"this book's perfect for... anyone, really. Boys AND girls
can read it. Mainly because it's so funny!" Love
Reading
Book 2
Following on from the first Tom Gates book from Liz Pichon, this book takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his scribbles and stories.
Book 2
No school for two whole weeks leaves Tom with heaps of time for the important things in life. Yeah! He can forget all about lessons and the irritating Marcus Meldrew, and save his energy for good stuff! Stuff like: inventing new ways to annoy his sister Delia. (So many). Band practice for the Dogzombies \- rock stars in the making! Watching TV and eating caramel wafers; eating caramel wafers and watching TV. Excellent! But clouds are gathering on the horizon in the form of Tom's weirdo big sister Delia. And when trouble collides with his brilliant plans, he'll need all his excellent excuses...Crammed with scribbles, doodles, stories and sniggers, this hysterical journal brings you more manic mayhem from the crazy world of Tom Gates. HA HA HA! From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Best Book for Younger Readers - Red House Children's Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 5 - 12 year-olds category comes the second amazing instalment of this brilliant series. The other titles in this series are: THE BRILLIANT WORLD OF TOM GATES (9781407120690); TOM GATES: EVERYTHING'S AMAZING (SORT OF) (9781407124414); TOM GATES: GENIUS IDEAS (MOSTLY) (9781407134505).
This again takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his scribbles and stories and is totally accessible for boys and girls and reluctant readers. Honest, silly, and laugh-out-loud funny, Tom Gates is a superb voice for children of 9+.
This again takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his scribbles and stories and is totally accessible for boys and girls and reluctant readers. Honest, silly, and laugh-out-loud funny, Tom Gates is a superb voice for children of 9+.
Book 2
The second title in the bestselling
series from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon.
No school for two whole weeks! (Yeah!)
I can forget ALL about lessons (and irritating things like
Marcus Meldrew).
And concentrate on good stuff like:
Inventing new ways to annoy my sister Delia. (So many).
Band practice for DOGZOMBIES (with my mate Derek).
Watching TV and eating caramel wafers.
Eating caramel wafers and watching TV.
Excellent.
Unfortunately a couple of small problems called the dentist
and my big weirdo sister, Delia, seem to be getting in the way
of my BRILLIANT plans . . .
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Written in diary form
Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of
the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly
The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won
the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!
Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular
Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!
Book 3
This takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with
his doodles and stories.
"Back to school, but it's not all bad. We're entering Rooster in
a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so this
term's going to be amazing! Mostly because Delia's not invited
to any of these. There's only one small problem with my birthday,
Granny Mavis says she's going to cook . . . uh oh!"
his doodles and stories.
"Back to school, but it's not all bad. We're entering Rooster in
a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so this
term's going to be amazing! Mostly because Delia's not invited
to any of these. There's only one small problem with my birthday,
Granny Mavis says she's going to cook . . . uh oh!"
Book 3
This takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his doodles and stories. "Back to school, but it's not all bad. We're entering Rooster in a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so this term's going to be amazing! Mostly because Delia's not invited to any of these. There's only one small problem with my birthday, Granny Mavis says she's going to cook ...uh oh!"
Book 4
"Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that's
nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with
his new found fitness regime. He says he's going to compete at my
Sport's Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing
in DOGZOMBIES so we're really ready for the school Talent Show."
nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with
his new found fitness regime. He says he's going to compete at my
Sport's Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing
in DOGZOMBIES so we're really ready for the school Talent Show."
Book 4
Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that's nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with his new found fitness regime. He says he's going to compete at my Sport's Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing
Book 4
The fourth title in the bestselling series from the brilliantly
talented Liz Pichon.
Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but
that's nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me
with his new found fitness regime.
He says he's going to compete at my Sport's Day.
Shame!
Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES
so we're really ready for the school Talent Show.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Written in diary form
Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of
humour
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of
the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves
silly
The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won
the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!
Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular
Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!
Book 5
This takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with
his doodles and stories.
"Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on
an 'Activity Break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't get
stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . .
.
. . . Marcus Meldrew.
Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours while
I'm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have
when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking
about. Because I've always wanted a pet!"
his doodles and stories.
"Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on
an 'Activity Break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't get
stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . .
.
. . . Marcus Meldrew.
Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours while
I'm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have
when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking
about. Because I've always wanted a pet!"
Book 5
This takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his doodles and stories. "Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an 'Activity Break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with ...Marcus Meldrew. Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours while I'm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking about. Because I've always wanted a pet!"
Book 6
The sixth book in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly
talented Liz Pichon.
It's really cold outside and we're all hoping it's going to
snow.
Yeah!
Derek and I could make a snow Rooster and have a snowball
fight (look out, Delia!).
Granny Mavis has started to knit me a new winter jumper, but
by the looks of things I'm not sure it's going to fit...
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Written in diary form
Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of
humour
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of
the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves
silly
The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won
the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!
Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular
Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!
Book 6
It's really cold outside and we're all hoping it's going to snow.
Yeah! Derek and I could make a snow Rooster and have a snowball
fight (look out, Delia!). Granny Mavis has started to knit me a new
winter jumper, but by the looks of things I'm not sure it's going
to fit. . .
Yeah! Derek and I could make a snow Rooster and have a snowball
fight (look out, Delia!). Granny Mavis has started to knit me a new
winter jumper, but by the looks of things I'm not sure it's going
to fit. . .
Book 6
Book 6
It's really cold outside and we're all hoping it's going to snow. Yeah! Derek and I could make a snow Rooster and have a snowball fight (look out, Delia!). Granny Mavis has started to knit me a new winter jumper, but by the looks of things I'm not sure it's going to fit...
Book 7
Book 7
The seventh book in the bestselling series, from the
brilliantly talented Liz Pichon.
Will Tom and his band be LUCKY enough to win the Rock Weekly Band
Battle competition?
They just might be
...if they could find time to practice!
But with inspectors in the school,
an amazing new cartoon on TV,
caramel wafers to eat
and a stray cat getting in the way,
Tom's a bit too busy having FUN!
ABOUT THE SERIES:
Written in diary form
Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of
humour
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of
the Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves
silly
The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won
the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!
Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular
Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!
Book 7
From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Red House Children's
Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the
Blue Peter Best Story Book Award 2013, comes the seventh amazing
instalment of Tom Gates' adventures - now in paperback!
Will Tom and his band DOGZOMBIES be LUCKY enough to win the Rock
Weekly Band Battle competition? They just might be if they could
find time to practice! But with inspectors in the school, an amazing
new cartoon on TV, caramel wafers to eat and a stray cat getting
in the way, Tom's a bit too busy having FUN!
Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the
Blue Peter Best Story Book Award 2013, comes the seventh amazing
instalment of Tom Gates' adventures - now in paperback!
Will Tom and his band DOGZOMBIES be LUCKY enough to win the Rock
Weekly Band Battle competition? They just might be if they could
find time to practice! But with inspectors in the school, an amazing
new cartoon on TV, caramel wafers to eat and a stray cat getting
in the way, Tom's a bit too busy having FUN!
Book 8
The laugh-out-loud Tom Gates is back in another brilliant instalment of Liz Pichon's bestselling illustrated series. Sometimes making up my mind isn't easy to do. Especially when my grumpy sister Delia is LOOMING over me. Mum's on a mission to TIDY UP the whole house. She says if I can't decide what to get rid of, she'll do it for me. Which would be a DISASTER! Lucky for me, The FOSSILS come to my rescue (more than once!)
Book 8
A veces me custa decidirme. Sobre todo porque Delia, la gruñona de mi hermana, siempre me está Chinchando... Mamá se ha empeñado en hacer limpieza general en casa. Dice que si no eligo lo que quiero tirar, iella lo hará por mí! Ieso sería un desastre! Por suerte, los fósiles vienen al rescate (y más de una vez). --Page 4 of cover.
Sometimes Tom finds it hard to make up his mind, especially when his younger sister pesters him. Now his mother has gotten the bright idea to de-clutter their house and if Tom doesn't decide what he wants to get rid of, she will do it for him! Help arrives just in time!
Sometimes Tom finds it hard to make up his mind, especially when his younger sister pesters him. Now his mother has gotten the bright idea to de-clutter their house and if Tom doesn't decide what he wants to get rid of, she will do it for him! Help arrives just in time!