The first book in the bestsellingTom Gates series of books from 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 SUCKS holiday story, Tom’s work starts to go downhill – which is a pity, as he’s desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him… Tom Gates is a series of books in diary form Full of Tom’s doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly TOM GATES BOOKS Brilliant World of Tom Gates (book 1) Tom Gates: Excellent Excuses (And Other Good Stuff) (book 2) Tom Gates: Everything's Amazing (sort of) (book3) Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (mostly) (book 4) Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) (book 5) Tom Gates: Extra Special Treats (not) (book 6) Tom Gates: A Tiny Bit Lucky (book 7) Tom Gates:Yes! No. (Maybe...) (book 8) Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly) (book 9) Tom Gates: Super Good Skills (Almost...) (book 10) Tom Gates: DogZombies Rule (For now...) (book 11) Tom Gates: : Family, Friends and Furry Creatures (book 12) Tom Gates: Epic Adventure (kind of) (book 13) Tom Gates: Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans (book 14) Tom Gates: What Monster? (book 15) Tom Gates: Mega Make and Do and Stories Too! (book 16) Tom Gates: The Music Book