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Pesky Pets and Parties

Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series

Author: Liz Pichon

Book 24 in the Brilliant World of Tom Gates series

Pages: 256

Published: 2025

Age: 9+

Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party. But the problem is ... they don't. How can they be the best band when they will be up against Oakfield Manor school?

Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time? Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea? And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again?

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.