Random Acts of Fun
Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series
Author: Liz Pichon
Book 19 in the Brilliant World of Tom Gates series
Pages: 242
Published: 2021
Age: 9+
A laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story!
Tom's stuck at home with a fractured ankle and it's spoiling his fun. Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in.
Tom remembers other fun times he's had, like metal detecting with Uncle Kevin and the cousins or inventing a new secret language with Derek. A caramel doughnut from the new bakery... trouble is, every other kid in town keeps getting there before him!
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.