Book Series · 9 Books

Tom Gates Books

In order from A Tiny Bit Lucky to Random Acts of Fun.

The Tom Gates series is a set of 9 chapter books by L. Pichon, published between 2011 and 2022. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages.

A Tiny Bit Lucky
Random Acts of Fun
Genius Ideas (Mostly)
Excellent Excuses
Everything's Amazing (Sort of)
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Tiny Bit Lucky
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Book #7 · Chapter Book · 2014

A Tiny Bit Lucky

By Liz Pichon

Can Tom's band win the competition amidst chaos and distractions?

272 pages· 21,607 words
Paperback
In reading order

Tom Gates Series

9 books · Published 2011–2022

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#7 in Series
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A Tiny Bit Lucky

Chapter Book · 2014

Can Tom's band win the competition amidst chaos and distractions?

#19

Random Acts of Fun

Chapter Book · 2022

Can a fractured ankle lead to unexpected fun and adventure?

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Genius Ideas (Mostly)

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Tom juggles band dreams and family chaos before the school talent show.

Excellent Excuses

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Can Tom's band reach rock greatness despite a toothache and homework?

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$1248

Everything's Amazing (Sort of)

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Tom faces birthday chaos, a school dance, and a dad in a dinosaur costume.

Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Tom's class trip promises chaos, surprises, and unexpected adventures.

Extra Special Treats (Not)

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Snowed in, Tom juggles chaos, homework, and family drama. Can he become Star Pupil?

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Tom juggles school chaos, sibling antics, and a quest for concert tickets.

Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans

Chapter Book · 2018

Can DogZombies become the world's best band?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tom Gates series?

There are 9 books in the Tom Gates series. It began with A Tiny Bit Lucky in 2014, and the newest book, Random Acts of Fun, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Tom Gates books in?

Start with A Tiny Bit Lucky and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.

What ages are the Tom Gates books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Tom Gates to life.

01

Liz Pichon

Author & Illustrator
02

L. Pichon

Author & Illustrator

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