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Tom Gates is a middle‑school boy whose love of drawing and storytelling makes every day an adventure. While teachers label him distracted, Tom’s creative humor and inventive excuses turn ordinary moments into memorable mischief. Between late‑night homework struggles and encounters with a vicious dog, Tom’s antics keep his classmates laughing and his teachers on their toes. The series follows his school escapades and family life, capturing the relatable quirks of growing up.
"Tom Gates can easily be seen as a British cousin to Jeff Kinney’s Greg Heffley." — Publishers Weekly.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Liz Pichon
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