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The Tom Gates book series follows a young boy who is often distracted and easily swayed, navigating school life, family dynamics, and his own creative impulses. The stories are set in a typical British school and home environment, with recurring themes of friendship, family tensions, and Tom's attempts to balance his interests and responsibilities. Tom's life is frequently shaped by his relationship with his grumpy older sister Delia, his love for drawing and music, and his tendency to get into humorous, often chaotic situations.
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Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on AmazonThe Brilliant World of Tom Gates
2011 · Liz Pichon
Tom Gates likes to draw pictures and write about things whenever his teachers aren't watching him. Considered easily distracted and lacking focus,…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Liz Pichon
Tom Gates tries to gear himself up for sports day at school. His dad is training for the parents' race, and Tom's band, DogZombies, is scheduled to…
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Buy on AmazonTom Gates best book day ever (so far)
2013 · Liz Pichon
It is Book Week at Oakfield school and everyone is excited, including the teachers, who are making their own costumes. Mr Keen announces an excellent…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Liz Pichon
This is the ninth installment in a series from a winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Best Book for Younger Readers - Red House Children's Book…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Liz Pichon
The narrator struggles with making up his mind, especially with his grumpy sister Delia looming over him. Mum is on a mission to clean the whole…
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Buy on AmazonTom Gates: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)
2016
Tom Gates faces a two-week school break, giving him ample time to annoy his older sister Delia and focus on his band, Dogzombies, with practice in…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Liz Pichon
The narrator lays out an excellent plan to make DogZombies the best band in the whole wide world: write more songs (not about teachers), make a…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Liz Pichon
Tom, Delia, and the whole Gates family, Fossils included, go on holiday. Tom must find ways to keep himself busy at the most boring campsite ever,…
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Buy on AmazonTom Gates That's Me! (Books One, Two, Three)
2016
It’s a British invasion! Fans of the Wimpy Kid will love the energetic doodles and entertaining escapades of Tom Gates, now in a spectacular boxed…
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Buy on AmazonTom Gates is absolutely fantastic (at some things)
2018 · Liz Pichon
The narrator looks forward to a school activity trip, if he can find his form, and Delia wants to go too. The trip promises loads of excellent things…
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Buy on AmazonTom Gates: Extra Special Treats (Not)
2019
Between snowstorms, visiting relatives, and chocolate raisins, everything’s piling up around Tom Gates in his sixth doodle-packed diary. Tom’s hoping…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Tom Gates books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Brilliant World of Tom Gates”.
How many books are in the Tom Gates series?
We list 15 books by Liz Pichon , published between 2011–2022.
Where can I buy the Tom Gates books?
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