Book Series · 9 Books

Tom Gates Books

In order from Genius Ideas (Mostly) to Random Acts of Fun.

Genius Ideas (Mostly)
Excellent Excuses
Everything's Amazing (Sort of)
Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic
Extra Special Treats (Not)
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Genius Ideas (Mostly)
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Genius Ideas (Mostly)

By L. Pichon

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

320 pages· 17,676 words· Est. 2.5 hour read-aloud
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Summary: Tom faces a whirlwind of chaos as he prepares for the school talent show with his band, DogZombies. Between his dad's embarrassing antics in bizarre cycling shorts and the shock of seeing his sister without her sunglasses, Tom's life is anything but ordinary. As sports day looms, the pressure mounts for DogZombies to practice hard, especially with the chance of the legendary band DUDE3 making a surprise appearance. Can Tom balance his rock star dreams with his family's hilarious mishaps, or will it all fall apart?
The complete set

Tom Gates Series

9 books · Published 2011–2022

Genius Ideas (Mostly)
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$1248

Genius Ideas (Mostly)

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

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

Excellent Excuses
Sale price
$1248

Excellent Excuses

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

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

Everything's Amazing (Sort of)
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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
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$1248

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)
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$1248

Extra Special Treats (Not)

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

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

A Tiny Bit Lucky
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A Tiny Bit Lucky

Chapter Book · 2014

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

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates
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$858

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
0

Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans

Chapter Book · 2018

Can DogZombies become the world's best band?

Random Acts of Fun
0

Random Acts of Fun

Chapter Book · 2022

Can a fractured ankle lead to unexpected fun and adventure?

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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 Genius Ideas (Mostly) in 2011, and the newest book, Random Acts of Fun, was published in 2022.

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 authors and illustrators who bring Tom Gates to life.

01

L. Pichon

Author & Illustrator
02

Liz Pichon

Author & Illustrator

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