Tom Gates Series by Liz Pichon - 5 Books Collection Set - Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7) - Hardback

Titles in This Set
Happy to Help (eventually)
Five Star Stories
Book of Everything
Tom Gates Ha! Ha! Hilarious
Pesky Pets and Parties

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9789124250942
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
Step back into the hilarious, doodle-filled world of Tom Gates with this five-book hardback collection from bestselling British author Liz Pichon. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 (grades 3-7), this bundle gathers five later adventures from the beloved series, following Tom as he navigates school projects, pocket-money schemes, family chaos, and unpredictable pets with his signature blend of comic-strip doodles and diary-style storytelling. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid will recognize the format instantly, but Tom's world is entirely his own. Sturdy hardback editions make this an ideal keepsake set for a bookshelf or classroom library.

About the Books
Across these five installments, Liz Pichon continues the story of Tom Gates, a scribbling, snack-loving, would-be rock star navigating the everyday chaos of school, siblings, and family life. In Happy to Help (eventually), Tom sets his sights on a longed-for art set and discovers that earning it means actually doing his Saturday chores, with predictably funny results. Five Star Stories finds Tom hunting for the perfect tale to submit to his school's story collection, digging through his odd assortment of keepsakes and past mishaps for inspiration. Book of Everything is Tom's own scrapbook of lists, doodles, and random brilliance, a format fans of the series have come to love. Tom Gates Ha! Ha! Hilarious leans into the comedy Tom is famous for, packed with jokes, gags, and classic Gates family mishaps. Pesky Pets and Parties throws Tom into the middle of an eventful stretch of birthdays, get-togethers, and unpredictable animal antics. Each book keeps Pichon's signature format intact: handwritten-style narration, comic-strip panels, and margin doodles that turn every page into something to look at as well as read. The stories are episodic and full of small, relatable dramas, an annoying sister, a chaotic best friend, a band that never quite gets its act together, so young readers can dip in and out without losing the thread. Together, these five hardback volumes capture the humor, warmth, and slightly chaotic charm that has made Tom Gates a favorite series for middle-grade readers who love laughing out loud while they read.

Key Benefits

• Five complete Tom Gates hardback books in one great-value collection
• Signature doodle-and-diary format that hooks reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike
• Episodic, laugh-out-loud stories perfect for kids ages 8-12 (grades 3-7)
• Sturdy hardback covers built to survive backpacks, bookshelves, and repeat reads
• A funny, feel-good gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a classroom library
• Encourages a love of reading through humor, relatable school and family stories

Book-by-Book Guide
Happy to Help (eventually) — Tom sets out to earn extra pocket money for a dream art set, turning a dreaded chore day into a comic adventure.
Five Star Stories — Tom digs through his collection of odd keepsakes and past mishaps to find the perfect tale for his school's story book.
Book of Everything — Tom's personal scrapbook of lists, doodles, and random brainwaves gives readers an inside look at how his mind works.
Tom Gates Ha! Ha! Hilarious — a joke-packed entry built around the Gates family's talent for turning ordinary days into comic chaos.
Pesky Pets and Parties — birthdays, get-togethers, and a run of unpredictable animal antics keep Tom's household in a state of happy pandemonium.

About the Author
Liz Pichon is a British author-illustrator best known for creating the bestselling Tom Gates series, translated into many languages and beloved by young readers around the world. Before writing for children, Pichon worked as a graphic designer and illustrator, a background that shows in Tom Gates's distinctive mix of handwritten text, comic panels, and margin doodles. Her books are widely read in schools and homes across the US and UK, praised for making reluctant readers laugh their way through a story. Pichon lives in London and continues to write and illustrate new Tom Gates adventures for fans everywhere.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This five-book hardback bundle is a ready-made gift for any middle-grade reader who loves to laugh: a birthday treat, a stocking stuffer, a summer reading boost, or a sturdy addition to a classroom or home library. Tom Gates' doodles, jokes, and everyday chaos keep kids turning pages, and hardback covers mean these favorites survive years of rereading.

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