New Releases by 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.

The next instalment of the hilarious and best-selling Tom Gates series.

Oh-oh, in Toms Leben geht’s mal wieder drunter und drüber: Ein Vater, der beim Elternabend im absolut peinlichsten Outfit EVER aufkreuzt. (Nein, Papa, Gummistiefel und Regenhüte gehen auch bei Unwetter so was von gar nicht.) Eine Oma, die fürs Schulfest unbedingt Kuchen beisteuern will. (Also echt, Oma Mavis, Würstchen und Oliven gehören einfach nicht auf Törtchen.) Und von der nervigsten Schwester aller Zeiten ganz zu schweigen. (Delia halt - mehr gibt’s dazu nicht zu sagen.) Katastrophen vorprogrammiert. Und das ausgerechnet jetzt, wo Tom möglichst viele Sternchen im Unterricht sammeln will, um es bis zu den Ferien an die Klassenspitze zu schaffen! Dann gibt es nämlich wohl eine Überraschung. Genial! Die will sich Tom natürlich nicht entgehen lassen ...

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?

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.

Ein neuer Band vom König des Chaos! Und wie gewohnt hält er alle auf Trab. Das würde sich ändern, verspricht er, wenn man ihm endlich seinen lang gehegten Wunsch von einem Hund erfüllen würde. Denn der würde Toms Aufmerksamkeit ganz und gar beanspruchen. Aber leider wird da nichts draus, weil Toms nervige Schwester Delia allergisch gegen Hunde ist. Voll unfair! Immerhin ist Tom auch allergisch gegen Delia, und die darf trotzdem mit ihm unter einem Dach leben ... Also konzentriert sich Tom jetzt zusammen mit seiner Band, den Dogzombies, auf den Musikwettbewerb eines Magazins. Ob sie wohl eine Chance haben? Das wäre einfach genial! Die Erfolgsgeschichte unseres Lieblingschaoten geht weiter ...

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!

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?).

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. . .

Sensationelle Neuigkeiten! Die 5 F geht auf Klassenfahrt. Das klingt nach jeder Menge Spaß, Tom ist total aus dem Häuschen! Wenn ihm nur nicht sein Lehrer Mr Fullerman einen Strich durch die Rechnung macht und den obernervigsten Typen aller Zeiten mit auf sein Zimmer steckt ...

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!

This is 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."

Tom''s looking forward to the Book Parade ... though he''s not sure about wearing a biscuit tin costume, Delia keeps laughing at him and Marcus Meldrew keeps going on and on about how good his costume is and how he''s going to win a price.

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!

Tom hat es echt nicht leicht. Irgendeine höhere Macht möchte um jeden Preis verhindern, dass er eine gute Note für seine Hausaufgabe bekommt. Ständig schlägt das Unheil in Form von RIESENGLÄSERN Wasser, ausgelaufenen Füllern, gefräßigen Hunden oder von Bazillen befallenen Papierseiten zu. Und er kann nun mal wirklich nichts dafür, dass er kurz vor seinem Auftritt mit der oberpeinlichen Schulband von einem furchtbaren Instrumentenarmleiden ereilt wird! Tom Gates krönt sich selbst zum "König der Ausreden" und verteidigt seinen Titel auf über 350 durchgehend illustrierten Seiten. Einfach zum Totlachen! Ein Muss für alle Tom-Fans und die, die es noch werden wollen!

When Mr Troll threatens to eat the three Billy Goats Fluff for trip-trapping over his bridge too loudly, Mother Goat comes up with a fluffy plan to keep everyone happy

''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.

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!