Tom Gates by Liz Pichon Books 1-24 Collection Set - Children's Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Tom Gates: The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses
Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing
Tom Gates: Genius Ideas
Tom Gates: Is Absolutely Fantastic
Tom Gates: Extra Special Treats (Not)
Tom Gates: A Tiny Bit Lucky
Tom Gates: Yes! No. (Maybe...)
Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly)
Tom Gates: Super Good Skills (Almost...)
Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (For Now...)
Tom Gates: Family, Friends and Furry Creatures
Tom Gates: Epic Adventure (Kind Of)
Tom Gates: Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans
Tom Gates: What Monster?
Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do and Stories Too!
Tom Gates: Spectacular School Trip
Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales
Tom Gates: Random Acts of Fun
Tom Gates: Happy to Help (Eventually)
Tom Gates: Five Star Stories
Tom Gates: Book of Everything
Tom Gates: Ha! Ha! Hilarious
Tom Gates: Pesky Pets and Parties

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback (Book 24, Pesky Pets and Parties, is Hardback)
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 7-14 (Grades 2-9)

Overview
Follow the misadventures of Tom Gates, the doodling, daydreaming schoolboy who turns everyday chaos into comedy gold. This complete 24-book collection set by bestselling author-illustrator Liz Pichon gathers Tom's hilarious illustrated diary entries from his very first brilliant idea all the way through band practice with the DogZombies, sibling showdowns with his sister Delia, disastrous school trips, and plenty of pesky pets and parties along the way. Packed with hand-drawn doodles, laugh-out-loud one-liners, and heartwarming family moments, this set is a must-have for reluctant readers and devoted Tom Gates fans alike.

About the Books
The Tom Gates series by Liz Pichon follows its endearing, easily distracted hero through the ups and downs of school, family, and friendship, all narrated in Tom's own doodle-covered diary voice. Across these twenty-four books, Tom dodges homework with inventive excuses, dreams up get-rich-quick schemes, rehearses with his band the DogZombies alongside best friend Derek and classmate Norman, and endures endless teasing from his older sister Delia. Along the way readers meet a colorful cast including Tom's teacher Mr. Fullerman, his grandparents, and his nemesis-turned-sometimes-friend Marcus Meldrew. Each installment blends short chapters, hand-lettered text, and lively black-and-white illustrations that spill across every page, making the books approachable for reluctant readers while still delivering genuine laughs for confident ones. From school trips and talent shows to camping disasters and surprise pets, the series captures the small, relatable chaos of growing up with warmth and humor. Later titles expand the format with activity-style bonus content, joke collections, and short-story anthologies, giving longtime fans even more ways to spend time with Tom and his friends. Whether read straight through in order or dipped into one adventure at a time, this set offers a huge, satisfying stretch of entertainment for young bookworms. The series has earned major recognition in children's publishing, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize for its very first book, and has become a beloved staple on school and classroom reading lists around the world.

Key Benefits

• Complete 24-book collection covers the entire Tom Gates series in one convenient set
• Hilarious illustrated-diary format blends short chapters with hand-drawn doodles kids love
• Great for reluctant readers thanks to large print, white space, and visual storytelling
• Written by award-winning author-illustrator Liz Pichon
• Perfect for classroom libraries, book bins, and independent reading practice
• A ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, and summer reading

Book-by-Book Guide
Tom Gates: The Brilliant World of Tom Gates — The book that started it all, following Tom's doodle-filled diary of school, family, and his band dreams.
Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses — Tom dreams up creative excuses for forgotten homework while navigating sibling rivalry with his sister Delia.
Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing — A half-term adventure full of doodles, disasters, and Tom's wildly optimistic outlook on life.
Tom Gates: Genius Ideas — Tom hatches one brilliant scheme after another to avoid trouble at school and at home.
Tom Gates: Is Absolutely Fantastic — Tom juggles band practice, a school trip, and his never-ending feud with classmate Marcus Meldrew.
Tom Gates: Extra Special Treats (Not) — A rainy camping trip and a sneaky stash of snacks set the stage for more doodled chaos.
Tom Gates: A Tiny Bit Lucky — Tom's winter is full of band practice, sibling pranks, and surprising strokes of good fortune.
Tom Gates: Yes! No. (Maybe...) — Tom tries to decide whether to go on a school trip, all while dodging Delia's teasing.
Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly) — A new school project gives Tom the chance to shine, if he can stay focused long enough.
Tom Gates: Super Good Skills (Almost...) — Tom sets out to master a brand-new talent in his usual over-the-top style.
Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (For Now...) — The DogZombies band faces its biggest challenge yet as rivalries heat up at school.
Tom Gates: Family, Friends and Furry Creatures — Tom navigates family visits, friendship drama, and an unexpected furry houseguest.
Tom Gates: Epic Adventure (Kind Of) — Tom imagines a grand adventure that turns out a little less epic than planned.
Tom Gates: Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans — Tom cooks up big plans for his band while keeping an eye out for free biscuits.
Tom Gates: What Monster? — A spooky school project has Tom and his friends dreaming up monstrous doodles and stories.
Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do and Stories Too! — A bumper activity-packed installment filled with crafts, doodles, and short stories.
Tom Gates: Spectacular School Trip — Tom's class heads off on a school trip that quickly turns into a hilarious misadventure.
Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales — A collection of ten short, laugh-out-loud stories starring Tom and his friends.
Tom Gates: Random Acts of Fun — Tom fills his days with silly games, doodles, and spontaneous fun with his friends.
Tom Gates: Happy to Help (Eventually) — Tom reluctantly agrees to help out more at home and school, with predictably funny results.
Tom Gates: Five Star Stories — A set of Tom's favorite five-star doodled stories, perfect for quick reading sessions.
Tom Gates: Book of Everything — A bumper activity and doodle book packed with games, lists, and Tom's signature humor.
Tom Gates: Ha! Ha! Hilarious — A joke-packed, doodle-filled installment guaranteed to bring plenty of laughs.
Tom Gates: Pesky Pets and Parties — Tom deals with unruly pets and party planning chaos in this hardcover entry in the series.

About the Author
Liz Pichon is a British author and illustrator best known for creating the bestselling Tom Gates series. Before writing for children, she worked as a graphic designer, lending her sharp eye for doodles and lettering to the series' handwritten-diary style. The first book, The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Red House Children's Book Award, and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize after its 2011 release. Tom Gates has since become a global phenomenon, selling more than 14 million copies worldwide and inspiring an animated television series.

Why You'll Love This Set
With doodles on every page and humor that never lets up, this 24-book set keeps kids laughing from cover to cover. It's an easy pick for a birthday gift, holiday season present, classroom library addition, back-to-school treat, or a summer reading stack that reluctant readers will actually want to finish.

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