{"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. It's the perfect starter set for any young reader who loves to laugh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTold entirely through Tom's exercise book, these five stories follow him as he dodges homework, dreams up excuses, forms a band called DOGZOMBIES with best friend Derek, and tries (usually unsuccessfully) to impress classmate Amy Porter. \u003cem\u003eThe Brilliant World of Tom Gates\u003c\/em\u003e introduces his chaotic world of doodles and daydreams, while \u003cem\u003eExcellent Excuses\u003c\/em\u003e sees him navigate holidays, sibling squabbles and band practice. \u003cem\u003eEverything's Amazing (sort of)\u003c\/em\u003e throws in a dog show, a school disco and Granny Mavis's questionable cooking, and \u003cem\u003eGenius Ideas (mostly)\u003c\/em\u003e follows the band's Talent Show preparations alongside his dad's disastrous fitness kick. Finally, \u003cem\u003eAbsolutely Fantastic (at some things)\u003c\/em\u003e takes Tom on a school activity trip full of sibling sabotage and the promise of a new pet. Every page mixes short diary entries with sketches and comic asides, making these books quick and engaging to read, while the relatable school-and-family setting has resonated with millions of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBestselling series with over 16.5 million copies sold worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiary format and doodle-style illustrations perfect for reluctant or younger readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete stories in one great-value paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for building reading confidence, independent reading and classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuinely funny, relatable school-life humour for ages 9-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA brilliant gift for birthdays, holidays or as a first \"own\" book 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 bestselling British author and illustrator, best known for creating the Tom Gates series. Drawing on her own memories of school and her talent for doodling, she has built a much-loved world of comic diaries that has won multiple awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Pichon studied graphic design before working in illustration and publishing, and her distinctive hand-lettered, cartoon-filled style has become instantly recognisable to young readers everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFunny, fast-paced and endlessly doodled, this five-book collection is the perfect way to get children hooked on reading — one hilarious diary entry at a time, again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the UK paperback edition with UK ISBN 9781407159584.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liz Pichon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54891313725822,"sku":"PLD3537","price":23.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/tom-gates-series-1-books-1-5-collection-set-liz-pichon-paperback.jpg?v=1784958831","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/tom-gates-series-1-books-1-5-collection-set-liz-pichon-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}