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...

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

Back to school, but it's not all bad. Sports Day, the School Fair 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 make my cake ... uh oh! Oh and Mr Keen's asked DOGZOMBIES to perform in front of the whole school (yeah!). Maybe we can play the school disco too ...

Everything's Amazing (sort Of)

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!"

Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things)

"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."

Genius Ideas (mostly)

Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award. Full of doodle-style illustrations. Me, Derek and Norman need some SERIOUS band practice for the ROCKWEKLY BANDBATTLE AUDITION. But I'm not panicking because we have LOADS of time... (I think?)

A Tiny Bit Lucky

When Oakfield School is unexpectedly closed, what's Tom and the gang to do?!? A weeks' worth of drawing, doodling, games, stories and activities in this fantastic new illustrated offering from best-selling author of the Tom Gates series, Liz Pichon!

Mega Make and Do and Stories Too

Tom Gates

"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 ..."

Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)

Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (For now)

Yes! No

Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightening ... 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 ...

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Book #1)

Britain's favourite doodle genius and caramel wafer-muncher is back! Yup: Tom Gates and his band The DogZombies have some big plans that need to be actioned, like, NOW! First they need to catch a glimpse into Delia's secret diary. But that'll mean taking a BIG risk: snooping in her room! Oh, and then they're going to write a new smash-hit single. (Which means stocking up on essential snacks.) Plus, Tom's got to doodle as much as possible, especially when the pea-brained Marcus is watching! It's lucky Tom's fuelled by biscuits, or he'd never have the energy for it all...

Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans

The seventeenth laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated Tom Gates adventure! Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he's got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him go on the SCHOOL TRIP! Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom's annoyed his grumpy sister Delia. Can his best friend Derek help? Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework?

Spectacular School Trip (Really)

From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Best Book for Younger Readers - Red House Children's Book Award, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 5 - 12 year-olds and the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award 2013, comes the ninth amazing instalment of this brilliant series! TIPS FOR BEING TOP OF THE CLASS (Sadly...I did NONE of these things.) 1. Stay awake in lessons (it helps.) 2. Don't draw HILARIOUS pictures of your teachers. 3. AVOID the class bully to stay out of trouble. 4. Don't let Mum and Dad write ANYTHING in your school planner. 5. Don't let your grumpy sister Delia BOSS you around. (Technically not a school issue - but still important.) I'm TRYING to get voted onto the school council as well - but thanks to the ABOVE list it's not exactly going to plan.

Top of the Class (Nearly)

This is crammed with Tom's stories and doodles. "It's BOOK WEEK in Oakfield school and EVERYONE is very excited. Including all the teachers, who are making costumes of their own. Mr Keen says there's an EXCELLENT prize on offer for BEST costumes worn on BOOK DAY. So suddenly making a good costume is VITALLY important, but tricky and Delia's not much help (as usual). Then Marcus decides that HE is a super hero and can't understand why 'Super Marcus' isn't the best name."

Best Book Day Ever!(So Far)

Look out! Tom, Delia and the whole Gates family are going on holiday. How will Tom manage to keep himself busy on the most boring campsite ever? By doodling, of course! An exciting new story - with doodle your own elements! - from award-winning and best-selling author Liz Pichon.

Super Good Skills (Almost... )

Bingo! Tom und seine Band, die Dogzombies, bekommen die Chance ihres Lebens: ein eigenes Musikvideo. Einfach genial! In Windeseile verbreitet sich die Neuigkeit an Toms Schule, und er fühlt sich wie ein absoluter Megastar. Der Ruhm hält allerdings nur für geschlagene fünfzehn Minuten (äh ... okay ... Sekunden), denn Pleiten, Pech und Pannen sind bei unserem Lieblingschaoten natürlich vorprogrammiert. Spaß ohne Ende mit dem neuen Tom Gates!

Der helle Wahnsinn! (Leuchtet nicht im Dunkeln)

Tom Gates, Band 11

Tom Gates is trying to gear himself up for sports day at school, his dad is training for the parents' race, and his band, DogZombies, is schedule to play at a school talent show.

Genius ideas (mostly)

Here's my EXCELLENT PLAN to make DogZombies the BEST band in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD! How hard can it be? (Very) Right now I'm going to:1. Write more songs. (Not about teachers) 2. Make a SPECTACULAR music video. (Easy) 3. Get some sleep. (Tricky when you're being kept awake by LOUD NOISES) 4. Annoy Delia. (Nothing to do with DOGZOMBIES but always FUN.)

DogZombies Rule (for Now)

Tom (ca. 11, ik-figuur) heeft met zijn vriend de band Dogzombies opgericht. Helaas moeten ze tussen het oefenen door ook nog naar school. Met veel stripachtige illustraties. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar.

De waanzinnige wereld van Tom Groot / druk 1

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 third, highly illustrated, ebook in the Tom Gates series.

Liz Pichon

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