Tom Gates 4 Books Collection Set by Liz Pichon - Children's Fiction Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)
Everything's Amazing (sort of)
Book of Everything
Ha! Ha! Hilarious

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

Overview
Meet Tom Gates, the doodling, excuse-making schoolboy whose scribbled notebooks have made him one of the most beloved characters in kids' fiction. This four-book paperback collection gathers Tom Gates adventures by author-illustrator Liz Pichon, packed with comic strips, hand-lettered jokes, and laugh-out-loud school and family mishaps. Perfect for readers who love fast-paced, diary-style stories full of doodles, this set is an easy pick for home shelves, classroom libraries, or a reluctant reader's first favorite series.

About the Books
Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series reinvented school-life comedy, blending short, punchy chapters with hand-drawn illustrations, speech bubbles, and margin doodles that make every page feel like a real kid's notebook. This set gathers four entries from the series, each following Tom through the everyday chaos of school, sibling rivalry with his older sister Delia, band practice with his group Dogzombies, and inventive schemes to dodge trouble or homework. The diary-style, first-person voice keeps the humor immediate, making these books ideal for readers moving from early readers into longer chapter books. Pichon's illustration-heavy layout gives visual payoff on nearly every spread, keeping reluctant readers turning pages while giving confident readers plenty to laugh at. Familiar staples return throughout: notes passed in class, disastrous family outings, over-the-top excuses for undone homework, and a steady stream of doodled commentary from Tom himself. Each title stands well on its own while contributing to the larger arc of Tom's year, making the set flexible for reading in order or dipping in individually.

Key Benefits

• Four complete Tom Gates paperback books in one convenient set
• Illustrated, diary-style format that appeals to reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike
• Short chapters and visual humor make it easy to build independent reading confidence
• Great fit for classroom libraries, home shelves, or read-aloud time
• Brand new condition, ready to gift or to start a new collection
• A fun pick for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading lists

Book-by-Book Guide
Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff) — Tom dreams up his most creative excuses yet for dodging homework and chores, all captured in his trademark doodled notebook style.
Everything's Amazing (sort of) — Tom navigates another round of school, family, and band drama with his usual mix of optimism, scheming, and comic-strip commentary.
Book of Everything — A Tom Gates installment packed with the character's signature sketches, lists, and running jokes about daily school and home life.
Ha! Ha! Hilarious — Tom's knack for turning ordinary mishaps into laugh-out-loud stories continues in this entry from the series.

About the Author
Liz Pichon is a British author and illustrator best known for creating the Tom Gates series, blending comic-style illustration with diary-format storytelling for young readers. Before writing for children, Pichon worked as a graphic designer, experience that shows in the busy, doodle-filled pages that define her books. Her distinctive hand-lettered art and comedic eye for school and family life have made Tom Gates a favorite with kids, parents, and teachers looking for books that make reading fun.

Why You'll Love This Set
This four-book Tom Gates set is an easy win for any young reader who loves to laugh while they read. The doodle-packed pages, short chapters, and relatable school chaos make it a natural fit for birthdays, holiday gift lists, summer reading, or restocking a classroom library.

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