Family, Friends and Furry Creatures
Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series
Author: Liz Pichon
Book 12 in the Brilliant World of Tom Gates series
Pages: 256
Published: 2017
Age: 7+
In the next hilarious illustrated instalment of Tom Gates, Mr Fullerman has a class assignment: a family tree! Tom's ready to learn all about the Gates family, his friends and a furry creature (or two!). But just what is that squeaking sound coming from Tom's shoes?
About the Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series
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)
Reading age: 8+ years
This series should be read in order.
Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks; spilt water; and, lightning.
Written in diary form, Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons, thoughts— and his amazing sense of humour! (As well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton.)
Smart, novel and laugh-out-loud funny, boys and girls aged 8+ are bound to enjoy this riotous illustrated series from award-winning author and illustrator, Liz Pichon.