The easy to read, diary format instantly appealed to my reluctant-reader eldest son. His younger two siblings also enjoy reading about Tom’s antics. The first book in the series, The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment.

I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dadtalking about. I have a soft spot for this series, so love it when a new book comes out. This one was hilarious. Kids eating bowls full of sugar, caramel doughnuts, cool grandparents and a whole heap of illustrations to boot!” Rania T.

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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. Tom Gates Book 10: Super Good Skills

Don’t let your grumpy sister Delia BOSS you around. (Technically not a school issue – but still important.) Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES so we’re really ready for the school Talent Show. Tom Gates Book 5: Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic (at Some Things)

Daily Challenge: Draw Grumpy Delia

Annoy Delia. (Nothing to do with the band, but always FUN) Tom Gates Book 12: Family, Friends and Furry Creatures In 2020, Sky Kids announced that it was making The Brilliant World of Tom Gates to be available on Sky's on demand service Sky Kids in the UK and Ireland. [7] The first series, consisting of 20 animated episodes, was released in early 2021, featuring Catherine Tate as both Rita Gates and Granny Mavis, Mark Bonnar as Mr Fullerman, and Logan Matthews as Tom Gates. [8] [9] Creator Liz Pichon also appears in the episodes in a live-action segment in which she gives ideas for creating artwork inspired by the series. [10] The second series was released in 2022. The series also has the Halloween and Christmas specials. [11] Awards [ edit ] Year And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos. Marlowe, Sam (2023-06-28). "Review: Tom Gates at Richmond Theatre". ISSN 0140-0460. Archived from the original on 2023-06-28 . Retrieved 2023-06-28.

The Tom Gates books are written by multi-million copy bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon.The fifteenth title in the bestselling Tom Gates series of books from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. The Brilliant World of Tom Gates". Archived from the original on 2023-04-25 . Retrieved 2023-04-25. Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in. Scotland, Screen (2021-05-10). "Catherine Tate and Mark Bonnar head voice cast for The Brilliant World of Tom Gates". Screen Scotland. Archived from the original on 2023-04-16 . Retrieved 2023-06-28. In 2019, the Birmingham Stage Company presented a stage play called Tom Gates Live on Stage! that featured the characters in live action. [5] It toured the UK and starred Matthew Chase as Tom Gates and Amy Hargreaves as Delia. [6] Television [ edit ]