Liz Pichon

All Tom Gates wants to do is get tickets to see his favourite band when they come to town. It's not easy when he's up against Delia, his weirdo big sister. All of his plans seem to get him into major trouble!

This work takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his doodles and stories. Exciting news! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an activity break which should be fun! As long as I don't ge stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with Marcus Meldrew. Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours while I'm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is...

Oh no! Tom's stuck at home with a fractured ankle and it's spoiling his fun. 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. Tom remembers other fun times he's had, like metal detecting with Uncle Kevin and the cousins or inventing a new secret language with Derek. But only ONE thing will cheer Tom up: a caramel doughnut from the new bakery ... trouble...

It's the car boot sale and Mum's all excited. Will I be able to find a scooter (YES!), get grumpy Delia out of her room (No) and save my comic book collection (Maybe).

Following on from the first Tom Gates book from Liz Pichon, this book takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his scribbles and stories.

A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes.