Tom Gates Series by Liz Pichon 15 Books Collection Set - Ages 9–12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)
Everything's Amazing (Sort Of)
Genius Ideas (Mostly)
Absolutely Fantastic (and Other Very Important Things)
Extra Special Treats
A Tiny Bit Lucky
Yes! No
Top of the Class
Super Good Skills (Almost)
Dog Zombies Rule!
Family, Friends and Furry Creatures
Epic Adventure (Kind of)
Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans
What Monster?

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Overview:
Dive into the complete Tom Gates experience with Liz Pichon’s 15-book collection, a bright, doodle-filled journey designed for readers aged 9–12. This paperback set gathers the early and beloved adventures of Tom Gates, the schoolboy whose sketchbook becomes a passport to mischief, friendship, and growth. With lively illustrations, quick dialogue, and warm humor, the books offer accessible chapters that invite even hesitant readers to keep turning the pages. Tom’s world blends everyday schoollife with comic twists, creating a relatable, feel-good reading rhythm that feels like hanging out with a best friend who loves doodling as much as talking through ideas. The author’s distinctive voice—playful, sincere, and full of heart—shines again and again, making this collection a reliable gateway to longer chapters and more complex stories. A thoughtful gift set for family, classroom libraries, book clubs, and fans of humorous, character-driven adventures that celebrate creativity and resilience.

What This Collection Covers:
Across 15 titles, the Tom Gates collection charts a steady arc of school-life humor, imaginative doodling, and the everyday adventures of growing up. Readers follow Tom as he learns about friendship, responsibility, and confidence, all narrated with witty asides and visual humor that keep pace with the text. The series blends comics-style panels with traditional storytelling, creating a hybrid reading experience that supports early chapter-book readers while offering enough charm for more confident readers to enjoy independently. Themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and staying true to oneself recur throughout the set, making it a cohesive, enjoyable reading journey. Each book preserves Tom’s upbeat voice, ensuring consistency in tone even as new scenarios—assemblies, field trips, family moments, and school projects—keep the pages lively and inviting for a steady binge-read experience.

Book-by-Book Guide:
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates - Meet Tom Gates, a doodle-loving kid who turns ordinary days into humorous, chaotic adventures through his sketchbook and ideas everyday.
Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff) - Tom’s clever schemes and quick thinking spark excuses and clever plans that propel this slice of school-life comedy forward playfully.
Everything's Amazing (Sort Of) - Doodled chaos meets chaos in everyday moments as Tom discovers creativity can solve problems, even when plans go comically wrong.
Genius Ideas (Mostly) - Tom's clever schemes and goofy brainstorms spark laughter and lessons about friendship, responsibility, and staying true to yourself everyday life.
Absolutely Fantastic (and Other Very Important Things) - Witty doodles highlight everyday challenges, from exams to family frictions, turning ordinary obstacles into moments of humor, resilience, and heart.
Extra Special Treats - A collection of lighthearted adventures that celebrate curiosity, imagination, and the joy of sharing a book with friends and family.
A Tiny Bit Lucky - Tom learns luck isn't about circumstance but perspective, friends, and doing the right thing when opportunities pop up for him.
Yes! No - Humor thrives as Tom navigates choices, consequences, and compromise, with doodles framing the chaos of growing up in every chapter.
Top of the Class - A cheerfully chaotic journey through schooling, friendships, and flair for creativity that encourages perseverance and confident self-expression for every student.
Super Good Skills (Almost) - Tom experiments with new talents, often failing forward, teaching resilience, humor, and the value of practice and collaboration with friends.
Dog Zombies Rule! - A quirky caper where dogs, doodles, and mischief collide, delivering laughs and heart to readers who love playful humor too.
Family, Friends and Furry Creatures - Tom fumbles, forgives, and grows through friendships, family, and animal companions, with cozy humor and heartwarming, relatable moments for everyone.
Epic Adventure (Kind of) - A school trip turns into a misadventure, packed with doodles, surprises, and quick-thinking solutions that spark camaraderie among friends again.
Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans - Tom's big dreams collide with mishaps, biscuits, and music, offering energetic pacing and heartfelt moments about ambition and resilience together.
What Monster? - A mystery-meets-mayhem tale where doodles reveal clues, friendships endure, and Tom discovers courage in unexpected places around the halls school.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is ideal for 9–12-year-olds who love humor, doodles, and character-driven stories. It’s perfect for budding readers seeking a gentle, engaging start to chapter books, as well as confident readers who enjoy quick, illustrated chapters. Teachers and librarians will appreciate a cohesive graphic-novel–inspired series that supports reading stamina, while parents and gift buyers will find a ready-made, ready-to-read set for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries. Fans of lighthearted, friendship-centered adventures will relish following Tom’s misadventures across the whole 15-title journey, with plenty of humor to share aloud in group reading time.

Key Benefits:

• Complete 15-book set for ongoing reading enjoyment
• Accessible paperback format encourages independent reading and classroom use
• Humor, friendship, and creativity support confident, imaginative readers
• Visual doodles and quick-paced chapters aid reading stamina
• Excellent gift set for families and schools, ideal for book clubs
• Author-illustrator Liz Pichon’s distinctive style and voice

About the Author:
Liz Pichon is a British author and illustrator best known for the Tom Gates series, which began in 2011 with The Brilliant World of Tom Gates. The books are celebrated for their playful doodle-style illustrations and accessible storytelling that appeals to middle-grade readers. The series has earned multiple awards and has sold millions of copies worldwide, establishing Pichon as a leading voice in contemporary children’s literature. Her work blends humor, warm character moments, and visual humor to create a distinctive, immersive reading experience that invites kids to see everyday moments in a creative, relatable way.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete 15-book Tom Gates collection means immediate access to a beloved, long-running series that grows with its readers. The mix of humor, heart, and doodle-rich storytelling creates a cozy, binge-friendly reading experience perfect for individual reading time, shared read-aloud sessions, or classroom sets. It’s an inviting entry point to a broader world of illustrated middle-grade adventures, ideal for building reading confidence while delivering consistent laughter and memorable characters—an enduring addition to any children's library.

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