Meet Tom Gates, the hilarious hero of Liz Pichon’s bestselling series, in this special 15th Anniversary Edition of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates. Tom is a master of excuses for late homework—whether it’s a dog attack, spilled water, or lightning—and his battered homework diary is packed with doodles, cartoons, stories, and plenty of hilarious thoughts.

As Tom tries to impress Amy Porter while dealing with school, his long-suffering teacher, and his sister Delia, his plans don't always go quite as expected. This special edition features a brand-new cover and bonus story content, making it a fun choice for both longtime fans and kids discovering Tom Gates for the first time.

• Author & Illustrator: Liz Pichon
• Series: Tom Gates, Book 1
• Edition: 15th Anniversary Edition
• Publisher: Scholastic Canada Ltd.
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 272
• Recommended Age: 9–12 years
• Language: English
• Genre: Children's Fiction, Humour, School Stories
• Written in a fun diary format
• Filled with Tom's doodles, cartoons, thoughts, and jokes
• Funny and relatable school-day adventures
• Includes a brand-new cover and bonus story content
• First book in the bestselling Tom Gates series
• Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize
• ISBN: 9780702348839

Liz Pichon is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Tom Gates series. She studied graphic design and worked as a designer and art director before becoming a children's author and illustrator. Her books have won several major children's book awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and Blue Peter Book Award.