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Best Selling Books by Liz Pichon

Liz Pichon is the author of Everything's Amazing (sort Of) (2019), Extra Special Treats ( . . . not) (2013), Top of the Class (Nearly) (2015), Super Good Skills (almost) (2019), The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Tom Gates #1) (2012).

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Everything's Amazing (sort Of)

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Everything's Amazing (sort Of)
The third book in the bestsellingseries from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Back to school, but it''s not all bad. Sports Day, the school fair and Tom''s birthday are all coming up. And even better, his awful big sister Delia won''t be at any of those events! On the downside, Granny Mavis is threatening to make his birthday cake - uh oh! But on the other hand, Mr Keen has asked Dogzombies to perform in front of the whole school! YEAH! Maybe they can even play at the school disco too. How can the term turn out any less than seriously amazing? 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!

Extra Special Treats ( . . . not)

release date: Oct 03, 2013
Extra Special Treats ( . . . not)
It''s really cold outside and we''re all hoping it''s going to snow. Yeah! Derek and I could make a snow Rooster and have a snowball fight (look out, Delia!). Granny Mavis has started to knit me a new winter jumper, but by the looks of things I''m not sure it''s going to fit. . .

Top of the Class (Nearly)

release date: Nov 01, 2015

Super Good Skills (almost)

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Super Good Skills (almost)
The tenth book in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented 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! This tenth book in the series comes with doodle your own elements to keep Tom Gatesfans happy for hours. 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!

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Tom Gates #1)

release date: Sep 01, 2012
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (Tom Gates #1)
Meet Tom Gates -- a master of excuses, an expert doodler, a comic story writer extraordinaire, and the bane of his teacher''s existence! In this recent recipient of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize, readers will find an honest, silly and laugh-out-loud book in the format of Tom''s battered homework diary, crammed full of his scribbles and stories. And in his wacky journal, you''ll find all sorts of comic craziness to make you groan with glee! Hear about Tom''s worst holiday ever ("camping sucks") and the time his parents went to parents'' evening ("groan"). Tom''s battered homework diary is crammed with his scribbles and stories, cartoons and ideas -- as well as comments from the long-suffering Mr. Fullerman. Warning! Do not attempt to read this in public. You will laugh loudly!

Ten Tremendous Tales

release date: May 04, 2021
Ten Tremendous Tales
Tom Gates is tremendous and so are his tales! A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes! Featuring: A delicious chicken pie Getting stuck in a lift with Delia A teacher swap at school Some tiny ants in tiny pants

Tom Gates 15: What Monster?

release date: Oct 04, 2018
Tom Gates 15: What Monster?
The bestselling, fully illustrated Tom Gates series is back!Winner of the ROALD DAHL FUNNY PRIZE.This book contains: - MONSTERS - MYSTERY - A MUSIC FESTIVAL - MISSING stuff - ME and Marcus (Not necessarily in THAT order). AND a very strict supply teacher - but don''t let that put you off!

DogZombies Rule (For Now)

release date: Sep 01, 2017
DogZombies Rule (For Now)
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.

A Tiny Bit Lucky

release date: May 01, 2014
A Tiny Bit Lucky
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!

My Big Brother, Boris

release date: Jan 01, 2004
My Big Brother, Boris
''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 swim and play happily together. Little Croc now wonders whether Boris still loves him. Will things ever be the same again? A wickedly funny and uplifting story about the trials and tribulations of everyday family life.

Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff) (Tom Gates #2)

release date: Feb 01, 2013
Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff) (Tom Gates #2)
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!

YES! No. (Maybe... ) (Tom Gates #8)

release date: Feb 01, 2016
YES! No. (Maybe... ) (Tom Gates #8)
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?

Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans

release date: Jan 06, 2018
Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans
This book is VERY important because it contains BISCUITS, BANDS and all my (doodled) plans to make DogZombies the BEST band in the world.

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates with Pencil Tin

release date: Nov 01, 2015
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates with Pencil Tin
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.

Genius Ideas (Mostly) (Tom Gates #4)

release date: Feb 01, 2014
Genius Ideas (Mostly) (Tom Gates #4)
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?).

Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)

release date: Jan 01, 2011

Epic Adventure (Kind Of)

release date: Jan 11, 2017
Epic Adventure (Kind Of)
The next instalment of the hilarious and best-selling Tom Gates series.
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