Tom Gates: Pesky Pets and Parties (Book 24)

by Liz Pichon

 


The brand new feel-good, laugh-out-loud Tom Gates story
featuring LOADS of doodles, three parties and some pesky pets.
From Liz Pichon, the multi-million copy bestselling
author and illustrator.
Norman's told the whole school that DogZombies
have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party.



But the problem is...


they don't.
How can they be the best band when they will
be up against Oakfield Manor school?


Will Tom make it to Leroy's party on time?



Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea?


And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again?



These questions and SO much more answered in this hilarious
extra special story.



Written in diary form
Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories,
doodles and creative FUN
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was
the winner of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize!
Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves
silly
The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!

 


REVIEWS OF TOM GATES SERIES


“10 out of 10.” The Guardian
(book 1)


 


Don't miss Shoe Wars - the epic standalone
by Liz Pichon.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 9, 2025

About the author

L. Pichon says that when she was little, she loved to draw, and her mom said she was very good at making a mess (this is still true today). She kept drawing, went to art school, became a designer and art director at Jive Records, and began to publish children’s books. After its publication in the U.K., The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won several prestigious awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, and the Blue Peter Book Award. L. Pichon lives in Brighton, England, with her family.

Reviews

[Robert Kolat]

love dogzombies, funny plot and young kid betwen 5-10 will laugh their socks off

[jimmyjams · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5
I absolutely loved these books when I was younger and even now they still hold up. It’s not as if its breaking any barriers but that’s not what there meant to do, they are just a great read with a lot of funny moments and extremely likeable characters

[Skyler Pritchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Been a while but still enjoyed it !!

[Geckos Class · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny 😆 I feel for Tom all the way and I am glad that their song goes well