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...

Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler Tom Gates is back with two more episodes full of visual humor and kid appeal.
No school for two whole weeks Now Tom has plenty of time for the good stuff, like finding new ways (so many ) to annoy his big sister, Delia. Or watching TV and eating caramel candy. Or most important, band practice for DOGZOMBIES in his best friend Derek s garage (while not encouraging Derek s 60s-music-crazed dad). All that stands between this band and rock greatness is, well, a song (besides "Delia s a Weirdo"). And...

Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler Tom Gates is back with two more episodes full of visual humor and kid appeal.

Things are looking up for Tom Gates. The school dance is coming up, and his birthday, too What could possibly put him in a bad mood? Well, the words math lesson, for one thing. And that annoying twit Marcus Meldrew at school. And Granny Mavis threatening to bake Tom s birthday cake (carrots ). And the fact that nobody seems to be noticing the long list of birthday presents Tom has prominently displayed. Worst of...

It s a British invasion Fans of the Wimpy Kid will love the energetic doodles and entertaining escapades of Tom Gates, now in a spectacular boxed set.
Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler. There s only one kid who fits this description: Tom Gates, the sensation from across the pond and star of these hilarious adventures. Now collected in one brilliant boxed set with a bonus locker-size poster that American homework avoiders can color themselves, Tom s antics are more enjoyable than ever. It will take more than grumpy older sisters, killer...