{"title":"Tom Gates","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tom-gates-series-3-liz-pichon-5-books-collection-set-books-11-15-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Tom Gates Series 3 by Liz Pichon 5 Books Collection Set (Books 11-15) - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (For now...)\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Tom Gates: Family, Friends and Furry Creatures\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Tom Gates: Epic Adventure (kind of)\u003cbr\u003e\n4. Tom Gates: Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans\u003cbr\u003e\n5. Tom Gates: What Monster?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789352759873\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scholastic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBring home the laugh-out-loud world of Tom Gates with this Series 3 collection, gathering Books 11-15 of Liz Pichon's bestselling illustrated diary series in one brand-new paperback set. Perfect for confident readers aged 7-9, reluctant readers who love doodles and jokes, and gift buyers, this set is packed with band mishaps, family secrets, biscuit-fuelled schemes and a monstrous mystery, narrated in Tom's unmistakably scribbly voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis five-book set continues Tom Gates' exercise-book diary of life at Oakfield Primary. In DogZombies Rule (For now...), Tom's plan to make his band the best in the world hits noisy complications and sibling sabotage from big sister Delia. Family, Friends and Furry Creatures sees Mr Fullerman set a family tree project, sending Tom digging through relatives, friends and a mysteriously squeaky shoe. Epic Adventure (kind of) follows two sets of grandparents descending with presents and an outing that could be truly epic, if Delia doesn't ruin it. Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans piles on more DogZombies rehearsals, snack-based scheming and Tom's quest for band stardom. Finally, What Monster? mixes a music festival, a strict supply teacher, missing belongings and a supposed monster into one of the funniest instalments yet. Every book is fully illustrated with Liz Pichon's signature doodles, appealing to fans of illustrated diary fiction. Told from Tom's point of view, the books balance warmth about family and friendship with laugh-out-loud set pieces. As the third five-book bundle in the wider Tom Gates series, this set continues the story for existing fans while working as a standalone introduction for newcomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete, brand-new paperback books in one great-value set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully illustrated on every page with Tom's signature doodles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for ages 7-9, including reluctant and early chapter-book readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect birthday, Christmas or reward gift for Tom Gates fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for building a classroom or home reading library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom an award-winning, multi-million-copy bestselling series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 phenomenally successful Tom Gates series, first published in 2011. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages, delighting readers with comic-strip style illustrations and relatable schoolboy humour. Pichon trained as a graphic designer and illustrated numerous picture books before finding global success with Tom Gates, winning several children's book awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFive hilarious, fully-illustrated instalments in one brand-new paperback set make this the perfect treat for young Tom Gates fans and gift buyers alike, delivering doodles, laughs and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from images shown; this is the current UK edition with UK ISBN as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liz Pichon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54890997023102,"sku":"PLD13319","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/tom-gates-series-3-liz-pichon-books-11-15-paperback-set-1.jpg?v=1784351724"},{"product_id":"tom-gates-series-1-books-1-5-collection-set-liz-pichon-paperback","title":"Tom Gates Series 1: Books 1-5 Collection Set by Liz Pichon - Ages 9-11 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Brilliant World of Tom Gates\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff)\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Gates: Everything's Amazing (sort of)\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Gates: Genius Ideas (mostly)\u003cbr\u003e\nTom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781407159584\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Scholastic\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 9-11 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Tom Gates Collection Set brings together the first five books in Liz Pichon's phenomenally popular diary-style series, gathering years of school scrapes, family chaos and doodled mischief into one brilliant paperback bundle. Written and illustrated by Pichon herself, each book is packed with hand-drawn cartoons, wonky handwriting and laugh-out-loud observations that have made Tom Gates a firm favourite in homes, classrooms and libraries across the UK. 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