Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (At Some Things)
by Liz Pichon (Author)
The fifth crazy adventure in Tom Gates' homework diary reads thusly:
"Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an 'Activity Break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . . . Marcus Meldrew. Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours while I'm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking about. Because I've always wanted a pet!"
And so on and so forth through another series of hilarious mishaps...
"Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an 'Activity Break'! Which should be fun. As long as I don't get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . . . Marcus Meldrew. Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours while I'm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking about. Because I've always wanted a pet!"
And so on and so forth through another series of hilarious mishaps...
Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Brilliant World of Tom GatesReading level: 8+
Books in series: 25
Read in order? Yes
Tags: cartoon humour school friendship illustrated
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (2011)2. Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff) (2011)
3. Everything's Amazing (Sort Of) (2012)
4. Genius Ideas (Mostly) (2012)
5. Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (At Some Things) (2013)
6. Extra Special Treats (not) (2013)
7. A Tiny Bit Lucky (2014)
8. Yes! No (Maybe...) (2015)
9. Top of the Class (Nearly) (2015)
10. Super Good Skills (Almost...) (2016)
11. Dog Zombies Rule (For Now) (2016)
12. Family, Friends and Furry Creatures (2017)
13. Epic Adventure (Kind of) (2017)
14. Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans (2018)
15. What Monster? (2018)
16. Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too!) (2019)
17. Spectacular School Trip (Really.) (2019)
18. Ten Tremendous Tales (2021)
19. Random Acts of Fun (2021)
20. Happy to Help (Eventually) (2022)
21. Five Star Stories (2023)
22. Book of Everything (2023)
23. Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! Hilarious (2024)
24. Pesky Pets and Parties (2025)
+ Best Book Day Ever (So Far) (2013)