{"product_id":"tom-gates-4-books-collection-set-liz-pichon-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Tom Gates 4 Books Collection Set by Liz Pichon - Children's Fiction Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)\u003cbr\u003e\nEverything's Amazing (sort of)\u003cbr\u003e\nBook of Everything\u003cbr\u003e\nHa! Ha! Hilarious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Scholastic\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiz 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour complete Tom Gates paperback books in one convenient set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated, diary-style format that appeals to reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and visual humor make it easy to build independent reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat fit for classroom libraries, home shelves, or read-aloud time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, ready to gift or to start a new collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fun pick for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nEverything'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.\u003cbr\u003e\nBook of Everything — A Tom Gates installment packed with the character's signature sketches, lists, and running jokes about daily school and home life.\u003cbr\u003e\nHa! Ha! Hilarious — Tom's knack for turning ordinary mishaps into laugh-out-loud stories continues in this entry from the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiz 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liz Pichon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58938599211382,"sku":"MAN-U240670-9123480157","price":30.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/tom-gates-collection-liz-pichon-paperback.jpg?v=1791543472","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/tom-gates-4-books-collection-set-liz-pichon-ages-7-9-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}