TOM GATES 1 THE BRILLIANT WORLD OF TOM GATES (PB)

When my teacher, Mr Fullerman, doesnt have his BEADY EYES on me, I like to draw pictures and write stories about stuff like when we had the worst holiday ever (camping sucks), and when my parents came to school for parents evening (groan), and about how Marcus Meldrew is the most annoying boy in the world and how I dont want to sit next to him in class. All I want to do is get tickets to see the best band ever, DUDE3, when they come to town. Its not easy when Im up against Delia, my weirdo big sister, and all my plans seem to get me into MAJOR TROUBLE.Tom Gates is a master of excuses, expert doodler, comic story writer extraordinaire and the bane of his grumpy teacher Mr Fullermans life. And in his wacky journal of scribbles and silliness, youll find all sorts of comic craziness to make you groan with glee! Will Tom ever manage to get his homework in on time, avoid the rage of his teacher AND impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him? Warning! Do not attempt to read this in public. You will snigger loudly!Winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Best Book for Younger Readers – Red House Childrens Book Award and the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize 5 – 12 year-olds category.