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Spectacular School Trip (Really.)
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Spectacular School Trip (Really.)

Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series

Author: Liz Pichon

Book 17 in the Brilliant World of Tom Gates series

Pages: 240

Published: 2019

Age: 9+

Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he's got:

THREE sad faces :( :( :(

on the school achievement chart!

And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him go on the

SCHOOL TRIP!

Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom's annoyed his grumpy sister Delia.

Can his best friend Derek help?

Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework?

About the Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.The Brilliant World of Tom Gates(2011)
  2. 2.Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)(2011)
  3. 3.Everything's Amazing (Sort Of)(2012)
  4. 4.Genius Ideas (Mostly)(2012)
  5. 5.Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (At Some Things)(2013)
  6. 6.Extra Special Treats (not)(2013)
  7. 7.A Tiny Bit Lucky(2014)
  8. 8.Yes! No (Maybe...)(2015)
  9. 9.Top of the Class (Nearly)(2015)
  10. 10.Super Good Skills (Almost...)(2016)
  11. 11.Dog Zombies Rule (For Now)(2016)
  12. 12.Family, Friends and Furry Creatures(2017)
  13. 13.Epic Adventure (Kind of)(2017)
  14. 14.Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans(2018)
  15. 15.What Monster?(2018)
  16. 16.Mega Make and Do (and Stories Too!)(2019)
  17. 17.Spectacular School Trip (Really.)(2019)
  18. 18.Ten Tremendous Tales(2021)
  19. 19.Random Acts of Fun(2021)
  20. 20.Happy to Help (Eventually)(2022)
  21. 21.Five Star Stories(2023)
  22. 22.Book of Everything(2023)
  23. 23.Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! Hilarious(2024)
  24. 24.Pesky Pets and Parties(2025)
  25. +Best Book Day Ever (So Far)(2013)

Reading age: 8+ years

This series should be read in order.

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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.