Tom Gates Series 5 Books Collection Set (Books 16-20) by Liz Pichon - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Tom Gates: Spectacular School Trip (Really!)
Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do and Stories Too!
Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales
Tom Gates: Random Acts of Fun
Tom Gates: Happy to Help (Eventually)

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
This five-book Tom Gates collection gathers some of Liz Pichon's most beloved doodle-filled adventures in one giftable paperback bundle. Following Tom through half-term chaos, a school trip, short stories, spontaneous fun, and reluctant good deeds, these books capture what young readers love: sharp wit, relatable family and school mishaps, and page after page of Tom's scribbled doodles. Ideal for reluctant readers and fans of illustrated fiction who enjoy a diary-style story that keeps pages turning.

About the Books
Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series is a favorite among middle-grade readers for its mix of comic-style doodles and diary-style storytelling, and this set gathers five later entries in the sequence. Each book follows Tom navigating the small dramas of school and home life with irrepressible optimism, whether filling an empty half-term with homemade crafts, worrying his way onto the school achievement chart before a big trip, or getting tangled in short, ridiculous misadventures with sister Delia, best friend Derek, and teacher Mr Fullerman. The books lean into everyday chaos rather than fantasy, which is why they resonate with young readers: the stakes feel real, even as situations spiral into the absurd. Pichon's hand-lettered text and doodled asides make every spread feel like flipping through a friend's own notebook. Themes of friendship, sibling rivalry, and turning boredom into opportunity tie the stories into one cohesive reading experience for fans old and new.

Key Benefits

• Five complete Tom Gates paperbacks in one convenient, gift-ready set
• Doodle-filled, diary-style format that appeals to reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike
• Short, punchy chapters perfect for independent reading or bedtime read-alouds
• Builds reading confidence through humor, relatable situations, and visual storytelling
• Great for classroom libraries, sibling hand-me-downs, or a home reading collection
• A fun, low-pressure entry point into chapter books for kids aged 8-12

Book-by-Book Guide
Tom Gates: Spectacular School Trip (Really!) — Tom's spot on the coveted school trip is at risk unless he can stay off the dreaded achievement chart.
Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do and Stories Too! — With half-term suddenly empty of plans, Tom fills the days with homemade crafts, doodles, and inventive games.
Tom Gates: Ten Tremendous Tales — A fully illustrated collection of ten short, laugh-out-loud stories starring Tom, his friends, family, and foes.
Tom Gates: Random Acts of Fun — Tom dives into a string of spontaneous, silly schemes to keep every day interesting.
Tom Gates: Happy to Help (Eventually) — Tom discovers that good deeds don't always go as planned, with predictably funny results.

About the Author
Liz Pichon is the author and illustrator behind the bestselling Tom Gates series, known for its playful doodles and diary-style humor. She loved drawing, painting, and creating stories from childhood, and that love of illustration shines through in every scribbled aside throughout the series. Pichon studied graphic design before working as an illustrator, eventually creating Tom Gates as a character combining visual storytelling with everyday school and family comedy. Her work has earned devoted young readers worldwide who return again for Tom's cheerful chaos.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This bundle is an easy win for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, classroom libraries, or summer reading lists. Five books of doodle-packed humor keep kids entertained and turning pages, while relatable school-and-family mishaps make Tom Gates a series young readers revisit again and again.

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