Tom Gates 10 Books Collection Set by Liz Pichon - Children's Fiction Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)
Everything's Amazing (Sort Of)
Genius Ideas (Mostly)
Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things)
Extra Special Treats
A Tiny Bit Lucky
Yes! No (Maybe...)
Top of the Class (Nearly)
Super Good Skills (Almost...)

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124022907
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Step into Tom Gates' hilarious, doodle-filled world with this complete paperback collection from bestselling author Liz Pichon. Gathering ten books that follow the cheeky schoolboy through diary entries, sketches, and everyday mishaps, this set captures the humor and heart that have made the series a favorite with young readers. Blending laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine warmth about friendship and family, Tom Gates books are especially loved by reluctant readers thanks to handwritten-style text and expressive cartoons. Perfect as a birthday gift, classroom library addition, or summer reading pick, this collection offers hours of giggle-inducing fun for kids who love funny chapter books.

About the Books
This ten-book collection traces Tom Gates' misadventures from his very first diary entry to his growing confidence navigating school, band practice, and family chaos. Told in a first-person, handwritten diary style, each book is packed with doodles, comic asides, and running jokes that make even reluctant readers want to turn the page. Tom is an ordinary kid with an extraordinary imagination, forever dodging homework, dreaming up excuses, and hatching plans that rarely go the way he expects. Along the way, readers meet his long-suffering teacher Mr. Fullerton, his exasperating older sister Delia, his best friend Derek, and the rest of the DOGZOMBIES band as they navigate school concerts, family holidays, and the everyday ups and downs of growing up. Liz Pichon's illustrated style gives every page the feel of flipping through a real notebook, with sketches, speech bubbles, and scribbled notes woven directly into the story rather than sitting apart from it. Humor stays at the center throughout, but the books also touch on real, relatable themes: standing up for yourself, coping with embarrassment, celebrating small wins, and figuring out who your real friends are. Because each title works as a stand-alone read while still building a bigger picture of Tom's world, the collection suits both cover-to-cover reading and dipping in and out. It's an ideal introduction to longer chapter books for children moving on from early readers, offering the reassurance of familiar characters alongside fresh jokes and mini-mysteries in every installment.

Key Benefits

• Complete 10-book paperback set covering the full Tom Gates story arc from book one to book ten
• Hilarious diary-style format with hand-drawn doodles that hooks reluctant readers and reading beginners alike
• Short chapters and high-interest humor make it easy to build reading confidence and stamina
• Relatable themes of friendship, family, and creativity alongside laugh-out-loud school mishaps
• Great value bundle for building a home library or refreshing a classroom reading corner
• Perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading for kids who love funny chapter books

Book-by-Book Guide
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates — The series opener introduces Tom's diary-style narration, his doodles, and his knack for creative excuses for late homework.
Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff) — Tom fills a two-week school break with band practice, sisterly pranks, and inventive schemes that inevitably go sideways.
Everything's Amazing (Sort Of) — Tom juggles a class trip, new crushes, and family antics while trying to keep his doodled notebook one step ahead of trouble.
Genius Ideas (Mostly) — Big dreams take over as Tom cooks up grand plans for DOGZOMBIES and the school talent show, with predictably chaotic results.
Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things) — Tom tackles a school project and a family caravan holiday, discovering he's better at some things than others.
Extra Special Treats — A trip to visit Grandma and Grandad brings extra pocket money, secret snacks, and plenty of sibling squabbles with Delia.
A Tiny Bit Lucky — Tom hopes for a little good fortune as birthdays, band gigs, and school projects collide in one busy stretch.
Yes! No (Maybe...) — Indecision reigns as Tom weighs school trips, friendships, and DOGZOMBIES plans, never quite sure which choice is the right one.
Top of the Class (Nearly) — Tom sets his sights on climbing the class rankings, though distractions and disasters keep getting in the way.
Super Good Skills (Almost...) — The collection closes with Tom testing his talents across school, sports, and band, proving effort counts even when results are mixed.

About the Author
Liz Pichon is a British author and illustrator best known for creating the Tom Gates series, a long-running collection of illustrated diary-style books for young readers. Before turning to children's books, Pichon worked as a graphic designer and illustrator, experience that shines through in Tom Gates' distinctive hand-drawn artwork and doodled margins. Her books are celebrated for blending genuine humor with relatable childhood experiences, from school assignments and sibling rivalry to band practice and family holidays. Pichon continues to write and illustrate new installments in the beloved series from her home in the UK.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This collection bundles ten of Tom Gates' funniest adventures into one giggle-packed paperback set, making it an easy grab for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, or a summer reading challenge. The doodled diary format keeps pages turning fast, while genuine warmth beneath the jokes makes these books ones kids want to read again and again.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.