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Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (mostly)

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Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (mostly) by Liz Pichon and Liz Pichon

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By Liz Pichon and Liz Pichon

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The fourth title in the bestselling series from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. Seeing Delia without her sunglasses on is a BIG shock, but that’s nothing compared with the surprise Dad has in store for me with his new found fitness regime. He says he’s going to compete at my Sport’s Day. Shame! Meanwhile Derek, Norman and I keep practicing in DOGZOMBIES so we’re really ready for the school Talent Show.   ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom’s doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

Reviews

08 Dec 2025

It told me how to make a paper banger, YOU3 was so hilarious, there was a bagel monster and I like how Joey threw a whole pile of caramel wafers at Tom

04 Dec 2025

I liked how the family got confused about where to go.I liked how he thought his sister was an alien and he has got lot of homework excuses.

28 Nov 2025

YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

26 Nov 2025

I like Tom because he was very funny and friendly

28 Sep 2025

I got the first book in this series from a friend. I like Tom Gates because he is very funny and has a very annoying older sister, just like me. I the book also helps you with crafts and doodles.

08 Sep 2025

Toms sister was very annoying! But he had a great best friend

08 Sep 2025

It’s about a kid Tom who has a sister called Delia and In the start of the book his sister surprised him when he came out of shower because she had no sunglasses which she normally wears all the time.

07 Sep 2025

I like it when he is always competing against the school bully Marcus

01 Sep 2025

I like the practical ideas of things to make.

30 Aug 2025

I think the book was funny.

30 Aug 2025

This was really enjoyable. I recommend it.

20 Aug 2025

I would recommend it because it's very funny

19 Aug 2025

cool i love it

15 Aug 2025

I love seeing the bug move on the pages.

15 Aug 2025

I liked this book because it gave ideas for drawing

10 Aug 2025

Hilarious! Delia being grumpy was the best part

08 Aug 2025

I have listened to this book (in audiobook form) while driving on holiday! It is really funny and makes me laugh a lot!

31 Jul 2025

One of the best books I have ever heard of.lots of pictures it is so good

30 Jul 2025

It is one of the best books I have ever read it is a really good book for people who like diary books like they talk to you and yeah it’s just an amazing book

29 Jul 2025

It was so good

29 Jul 2025

It was ok

27 Jul 2025

I recommend this book if you’re a funny person and like diaries
I like Amy the most

26 Jul 2025

I liked how it was so FUNNY!

15 Jul 2025

It is very interesting story line. It is a fiction book.
My favourite character in this book are Derik, Tom Gate and Rooster. Will recommend this book.

04 Jul 2025

I really liked this book and lots of my friends have read it too!

06 Feb 2025

Loved all his genius ideas and how to make a paper banger.

29 Jan 2025

Tom was really funny. Mr. Fullerman was shouting at Tom all the time. This book is extremely funny. I very like it.

03 Jan 2025

It was funny but it wasn’t the best book. It wasn’t as exciting as other books. We have enjoyed other Tom Gates books but it’s not good as Diary of a Wimpy kid!

18 Sep 2024

So funny and interesting

08 Sep 2024

It was funny when Tom got a comb stuck in his hair and he missed the talent show and when Mr fuller man, Mr sprocket and Mrs worthingtash were pretending to be you3, but Tom thought that he'd said dude3 not you3

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