Tom Gates Books in Order

This fill‑in journal is crammed with Tom Gates fun: new mini‑stories, doodling tips, makes and games for every season. Kids can jot down words that make them laugh, add photos of friends, plan reading lists and create their own brilliantly messy pages.

Oakfield is creating a school story book and everyone wants a five‑star tale included. Surrounded by odd treasures—a fake bird hat, a lucky stone and his favourite doodle pen—Tom digs through memories for ideas, while classmates cook up their own very strange stories.

It’s Tidy‑Up Saturday and Tom would rather relax—until he spots the art box of his dreams. Suddenly he’s signing up for every chore going, from laundry to car‑washing with Derek, but his “help” causes more chaos than his family ever expected.

This collection of short stories finds Tom in all kinds of chaos, from a noisy town parade and a terrifying lift ride with Delia to a teacher swap, tiny ants in pants and the over‑the‑top adventures of comic‑book hero Wafer Boy.

Tom’s stuck at home with a fractured ankle, doodling on his plaster while friends, family and Rooster drop by. Remembering past adventures is fun, but what he really wants is a caramel doughnut from the new bakery that everyone else keeps reaching first.

Tom is desperate to go on the school trip, but three sad faces on Mr Fullerman’s chart mean one more slip‑up could keep him at home. Between Marcus’s moaning, Delia’s grumpiness and Rooster eating homework, staying out of trouble is harder than it sounds.

Half-term has arrived and Tom’s parents have completely forgotten. With friends away and Delia threatening to be in charge, Tom fills the week with doodles, games, stories and woolly monster makes, turning boredom into a packed, creative stay‑at‑home holiday.

Something monstrous is creeping into Tom’s almost‑normal world—along with a mystery, a music festival and lots of missing stuff. Add in a terrifyingly strict supply teacher and Tom has to work out who, or what, the real monster actually is.

Tom and his band DogZombies have huge plans: write new songs (mostly about biscuits), snack constantly at band practice and maybe even hit the big time. First, though, Tom has to dodge furious Delia, nosy Marcus and a serious lack of rehearsal time.

Mr Fullerman’s latest assignment is a family tree, so Tom sets out to investigate the Gates clan, his friends and a few mystery pets. Along the way he uncovers embarrassing secrets, surprising stories and a squeaky stowaway hiding in his shoes.

Tom’s grandparents, the Wrinklies, are back from travelling the world and have moved just around the corner. They’re planning a ‘peace and love’ family outing that Dad dreads and Tom insists will be EPIC—especially if he can avoid Delia and add snacks.

School’s nearly out and Tom is getting ready for a holiday at the not‑very‑exciting Pine Tree Riviera campsite. Armed with doodles, pranks and “super good skills” he invents himself, he’s determined to turn rainy tents and family squabbles into something brilliant.

Tom’s decided DogZombies will be the best band in the whole wide world. All he needs are more songs, a spectacular music video and maybe some sleep between loud late‑night noises. Annoying Delia is optional—but definitely part of the fun.

Mum is on a ruthless tidying mission, and indecisive Tom has to choose what to keep before it all vanishes. A disastrous car boot sale, a missing favourite brooch and a chaotic school Business Day leave him flipping between yes, no and maybe all week.

Tom is aiming to be top of the class and win a spot on the school council. Unfortunately he keeps nodding off in lessons, doodling his teachers and clashing with the class bully, proving that following his own “top tips” is harder than it looks.

Tom’s dad thinks a bit of string, plastic bags and sticks make the perfect home‑made kite; Tom would rather stay in and doodle. When a battle of the bands, wild weather and Dad’s odd ideas collide, Tom needs at least a tiny bit of luck.

Class 5F is off on an activity trip and Tom is desperate to go—if he can just find the permission form he’s lost. Between packing, annoying Delia and worrying about who he’ll share a cabin with, Tom discovers he really is fantastic at some things.

Tom is hoping to become Star Pupil and earn some extra special treats, but life keeps piling up. With his grandparents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary, Uncle Kevin’s big plans and a surprise snowstorm that traps everyone together, school starts to feel almost relaxing.

It’s Book Week at Oakfield School and everyone is planning over‑the‑top costumes, including the teachers. With a prize for best outfit and Marcus convinced he’s a superhero, Tom juggles terrible ideas, Fossil‑level enthusiasm and last‑minute doodles to save the day.

Tom has big ideas: survive sports day, dodge humiliation when Dad trains for the parents’ race in tight cycling shorts, and get DogZombies ready for the school talent show. If a favourite band shows up, his ‘genius ideas’ might actually work.

Tom’s convinced life is going to be amazing: his birthday’s coming, the school dance is on the way and DogZombies might get to play. Then maths lessons, Marcus, Granny Mavis’s carrot cake and Dad’s dinosaur DJ costume threaten to ruin everything.

In his scribbly school notebook, Tom records everything: annoying big sister Delia, best friend Derek, caramel wafers, DogZombies band practice and last‑minute homework excuses. Packed with jokes, doodles and everyday disasters, this is Tom’s brilliantly chaotic first diary.

Tom’s back with even more “excellent” excuses for late homework, lost forms and messy desks. Between a rainy school camping trip, band rehearsals and attempts to impress Amy, he discovers that making up stories is easier than actually staying out of trouble.