Author: Liz PichonInterest age: from c 9 yearsPublished on 12 February 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 272 pages191 x 153 x 22mm | 274g An extra-special, super-good 15th anniversary editionof the book that started the Tom Gates phenomenon, with a brandnew cover and bonus story content!'10 out of 10.' The GuardianThe first title in the bestselling seriesfrom the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon.Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework:dog attacks & spilt water & lightning...Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts,as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton.After gaining five merits for his CAMPING SUCKSholiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill -which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, whosits next to him... ABOUT THE SERIES:Written in diary formFull of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense ofhumourThis first title in the series, was the winner of the Roald DahlFunny Prize!Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselvessillyThe first TV series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gateswon the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don't miss Liz Pichon's spectacular ShoeWars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure! Praise for The Brilliant World of Tom Gates'this book's perfect for... anyone, really. Boys AND girlscan read it. Mainly because it's so funny!' LoveReading
