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Back to school, but it''s not all bad. We''re entering Rooster in a dog show, the School Disco and my birthday are coming up so this term''s going to be amazing! Mostly because Delia''s not invited to any of these. There''s only one small problem with my birthday, Granny Mavis says she''s going to cook . . . uh oh!

No school for two whole weeks! (Yeah!) I can concentrate on good stuff like: band practice for DOGZOMBIES (with my mate Derek). Watching TV and eating caramel wafers. Excellent. Unfortunately a couple of small problems called the dentist and my big weirdo sister, Delia, seem to be getting in the way of my BRILLIANT plans . . .

From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Red House Children''s Book Award, the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award 2013, comes the seventh amazing instalment of Tom Gates'' adventures!

Although Tom is excited about getting a snow day off from school, his Uncle Kevin decides to to use the day to get a family portrait done.

The top-selling U.K. series for middle-grade readers now crosses the pond Meet Tom Gates. When his teachers don''t have their beady eyes on him, he likes to draw pictures and write about stuff, like last summer''s worst camping vacation ever (five merits ), or how much he hates sitting next to nosy Marcus Meldrew, the most annoying boy at school. All Tom really wants is to score tickets to see the best band ever, Dude3, when they come to town, and to impress Amy Porter, who is very nice and smart (but is currently ignoring him). Tom''s teachers think he is easily distracted and "lacks focus," but that''s a bit harsh -- can he help it if his grumpy big sister, Delia, made him late for school (again), or that last night''s homework had to be sacrificed to stave off a vicious dog attack? Master of excuses, creative storyteller, and middle-school comedian extraordinaire, Tom Gates is guaranteed to get kids turning the pages -- and keep them laughing.

What''s up the Gates family tree? In the next hilarious illustrated instalment of Tom Gates, Mr. Fullerman has a class assignment: a family tree! Tom''s ready to learn all about the Gates family, his friends and a furry creature (or two!). But just what is that squawking sound coming from Tom''s shoes?

Warning: Do not attempt to read this in public. You will snigger loudly. When my teacher, Mr Fullerman, doesn''t have his BEADY EYES on me, I like to draw pictures and write stories about stuff, like when we had the worst holiday ever (camping sucks), and when my parents came to school for parents'' evening (groan). And about how Marcus Meldrew is the most annoying boy in the world and how I don''t want to sit next to him in class. All I want to do is get tickets to see the best band ever, DUDE3, when they come to town. It''s not easy when I''m up against Delia, my weirdo big sister, and all my plans seem to get me into MAJOR TROUBLE... again.

From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Red House Children''s Book Award, the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award 2013 comes the third, highly illustrated, ebook in the Tom Gates series.

The brand new bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes!

Tom Gates is back ... and at the top of his class (nearly) From Tom: TIPS FOR BEING TOP OF THE CLASS (Sadly...I did NONE of these things.) 1. Stay awake in lessons (it helps.) 2. Don''t draw HILARIOUS pictures of your teachers. 3. AVOID the class bully to stay out of trouble. 4. Don''t let Mum and Dad write ANYTHING in your school planner. 5. Don''t let your grumpy sister Delia BOSS you around. (Technically not a school issue - but still important.) I''m TRYING to get voted onto the school council as well - but thanks to the ABOVE list it''s not exactly going to plan. This ninth story in the award-winning Tom Gates series is packed with cheeky antics and hilarious doodles! Plus: a doodle-filled glossary that will help Canadian kids make sense of British terms (what IS a caramel wafer, anyway?).

Tom''s mum is madly gathering stuff from around the house to sell off at a boot sale. Tom''s worried she might get rid of some of his prized things, but then again he might make a little money selling his stuff to buy a scooter! Meanwhile, Business Day is coming up at school. Tom comes up with a brilliant idea for an item his team can sell for Business Day. But because he was busy doodling, Tom accidentally gets himself switched to another group. And Tom''s sister Delia continues to be grumpy, but now she has a key to her bedroom. What is she keeping locked behind that door?

Look out! Tom, Delia and the whole Gates family are going on holiday. How will Tom manage to keep himself busy on the most boring campsite ever? By doodling, of course! An exciting new story - with doodle your own elements! - from award-winning and best-selling author Liz Pichon.

The brand new hilarious and fully-illustrated instalment of the bestselling Tom Gates series! Having two sets of grandparents is turning out to be very good for me. The Wrinklies are keen on giving presents AND they''re planning a family outing which is going to be EPIC! Even Delia wants to come. (I can always ignore her.)

Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that''s nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with his new found fitness regime. He says he''s going to compete at my Sport''s Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES so we''re really ready for the school Talent Show.

Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an ''Activity Break''! Which should be fun. As long as I don''t get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with . . . . . . Marcus Meldrew.

When Mum and Dad forget it''s half term, what''s Tom going to do to keep busy over the break! A weeks'' worth of drawing, doodling, games, stories and activities in this fantastic new illustrated offering from bestselling author of the Tom Gates series, Liz Pichon!

DogZombies are the best band in the whole world (for now). Tom has a four-point plan to make his band, DogZombies, the best band in the world: 1. Write more songs. (Not about teachers) 2. Make a SPECTACULAR music video. (Easy) 3. Get some sleep. (Tricky when you''re being kept awake by LOUD NOISES) 4. Annoy Delia. (Nothing to do with DOGZOMBIES but always FUN.) What could go wrong? Meanwhile, Tom''s friend Mark Clump needs someone to look after one of his pets while his family is moving house. Tom can''t wait. He''s always wanted a pet. And Tom is thrilled to be caring for Marble the hamster instead of a snake, a spider or a skunk. But little Marble keeps everyone up all night with her squeaky wheel, which makes everyone, especially Delia, extra grumpy.

"This is me, Little Croc, and this is my big brother, Boris. We live happily in a lovely part of the swamp . . ." . . . or at least Little Croc and Boris did live happily in a lovely part of the swamp! Lately Boris has been spending more and more time with crocs his own age, looking very grumpy and playing loud music. Gone are the days when Little Croc and Boris would play happily together. Little Croc now wonders whether Boris still loves him. Will things ever be the same again? An engaging and amusing exploration of sibling relationships and growing up.

These frisky felines know how to relax and have fun. But when some mischievous mutts come along and try to liven things up, the fur really starts to fly!

The highs and lows of Tom''s life are funnier than ever in this fourth wicked diary in the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series! Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a big shock for Tom, but that''s nothing compared to the surprise that Dad has in store with his new-found fitness regime! He says he''s going to compete at the school Sports Day . . . can you even imagine the horrendous shame that will bring? Meanwhile, Tom, Derek, and Norman are preparing for the school talent show. Tom is desperate to become a rock star . . . but will his band Dog Zombies actually get a chance to play, or will Tom''s plans be thwarted by the Measly Marcus Meldrew? This fourth book in the award-winning Tom Gates series is packed with cheeky antics and hilarious doodles. Plus: a doodle-filled glossary will help Canadian kids make sense of British terms (what IS a caramel wafer, anyway?).

This book is VERY important because it contains BISCUITS, BANDS and all my (doodled) plans to make DogZombies the BEST band in the world.

Fluffy is a sleek and lovely kitty. Her claws are manicured and her home is spotless. Her neighbour, Scruffy, is NOTHING like Fluffy. His fur is smelly and his claws are grimy - and his house is messy and disgusting! But when the neighbours are both invaded by a large group of mice, the cats must work together to reclaim their homes.

Will Tom be able to stay out of trouble long enough to make it on the school trip? Tom''s doing everything possible to stay out of trouble, but somehow he''s got THREE sad faces on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr. Fullerman won''t let him go on the SCHOOL TRIP! Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse. If that''s not enough, Tom''s grandparents, The Fossils, are getting married (again). His mum''s gone all 1970s, his dad''s got a new novelty car, and grumpy Delia is FURIOUS about something. Can his best friend Derek help? And will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework?

An exciting new story - with free-to-download doodle your own elements! - from award-winning and best-selling author Liz Pichon. Look out! Tom, Delia and the whole Gates family are going on holiday. How will Tom manage to keep himself busy on the most boring campsite ever? By doodling, of course!

Bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon gives you a step-by-step guide to drawing the wonderful characters from her blockbuster Tom Gates series, and more! The must-haveart activity book for fans of Tom Gates: a celebration of imagination and creativity, packed with how-to doodles, pictures to colour-in and things to make and do. Learn how to illustrate ✎ Rooster the dog and Tom''s favourite snacks, ✎ how to design a bedroom like Tom''s with your doodles on his walls, ✎ draw lots of facial expressions ✎ and much, much more! Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK! Leave boredom behind with this activity-packed book: hours of fun for kids. The perfect present for creative kids. ABOUT THE TOM GATE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom''s doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour This first title in the series, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don''t miss Liz Pichon''s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

Tom has a fractured ankle . . . can he come up with fun stuff to do until the cast comes off? Tom Gates has fractured his ankle and is totally FED UP. That is until he starts to think up fun stuff to do while he''s waiting for the cast to come off: making up a secret language with Norman; having his friends over to try out his crutches; sitting by the window spying on his street; and most of all, trying to get his hands on a caramel doughnut from the new bakery in town.

Here''s my EXCELLENT PLAN to make DogZombies the BEST band in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD! How hard can it be? (Very.) Right now I''m going to: 1. Write more songs. (Not about teachers.) 2. Make a SPECTACULAR music video. (Easy.) 3. Get some sleep. (Tricky when you''re being kept awake by LOUD NOISES.) 4. Annoy Delia. (Nothing to do with DOGZOMBIES but always FUN.)

A BRILLIANT new TOM GATES book for World Book Day 2013 crammed with Tom''s stories and doodles. It''s BOOK WEEK in Oakfield school and EVERYONE is very excited. Including all the teachers, who are making costumes of their own. Mr Keen says there''s an EXCELLENT prize on offer for BEST costumes worn on BOOK DAY. So suddenly making a good costume is VITALLY important, but tricky and Delia''s not much help (as usual). Then Marcus decides that HE is a super hero and can''t understand why ''Super Marcus'' isn''t the best name.

An original and funny twist on a classic fairytale - The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

Tom Gates, master of excuses, expert doodler and hilarious story writer is back -- and making the most of his holiday! No school for two whole weeks leaves Tom with tons of time for the important things in life. He can forget all about school and the irritating Marcus Meldrew, and save his energy for the good stuff! Stuff like: inventing new ways to annoy his sister Delia (so many); band practice for the Dogzombies (rock stars in the making!); watching TV and eating caramel wafers; eating caramel wafers and watching TV. Excellent. Of course, he still has to do his book report for Mr. Keen... Full of Tom''s honest, silly, laugh-out-loud funny scribbles and stories -- and a doodle-filled glossary to help Canadian kids make sense of British terms (what IS a caramel wafer, anyway?) -- this follow-up to the Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner The Brilliant World of Tom Gates is guaranteed to have readers in stitches!

The ultimate book for Tom Gates fans to read and fill-in all year round! Packed with brand new activities, makes and stories and including pages for recording words that make you laugh, sticking photos of your friends pulling funny faces, making a Christmas decoration, summer reading lists and much, much more! Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK! Leave boredom behind with this activity-packed, interactive book: hours of fun for kids. ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom''s doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour TheBrilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gateswon the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don''t miss Liz Pichon''s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!