The Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series

by Liz Pichon (Author/Illustrator)

Reading level: Ages 8 and up
Books in series: 25
Read in order: Yes
Tags: cartoon humour school friendship illustrated

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.

Recognition: Roald Dahl Funny Award for Readers Aged 7-14 (2011); Red House Children's Book Award for Younger Readers (2012)

Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series Books in Order

Print series book list

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)

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The Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series

Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series Books in Order