Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly)
Liz Pichon, Liz Pichon
The ninth book in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. TIPS FOR BEING TOP OF THE CLASS (Sadly...I did NONE of these things.) 1. Stay awake in lessons (it helps.) 2. Don't draw HILARIOUS pictures of your teachers. 3. AVOID the class bully to stay out of trouble. 4. Don't let Mum and Dad write ANYTHING in your school planner. 5. Don't let your grumpy sister Delia BOSS you around. (Technically not a school issue - but still important.) I'm TRYING to get voted onto the school council as well - but thanks to the ABOVE list it's not exactly going to plan. 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

I liked this book. My favourite bit was when Tom tried to show Derek his drawing through the window. I would recommend this book because it was really fun to read and the pictures were really funny.
Duchess Ursula Sequins 30.12.2024

Very funny!
General Angora Bouncy-castle 03.09.2024

This was a brilliant book an I very much enjoyed reading it. I would recommend it to anybody who likes comics or funny stories and doodling also if you've read Tom Gates before. My favourite character is Buster Jones because I like all the nicknames he has for everyone including Gatesy and Pingle. It is a very funny book and definitely read it! Happy reading everyone!
Nurse Pansy Satellite 03.09.2024

Star Reviewer

Very good
Duchess Viper Elephant 02.09.2024

This was my least favourite of the Tom Gates series. Too many things happened in this book and it confused me. There were too many problems in the story and it was just about him trying to get on the school council. I did enjoy the bit when Buster Jones gave all the teachers nicknames!
Marshal Zizou Bluebird 31.08.2024

My favourite character is Delia. The book is easy to read and good for all kids over 6years old.
Director Tuesday Porridge-Oats 23.08.2024

Tom is so funny! I recommend this book to whoever wants a good laugh.
Madam Amazonia Lanzarote 21.08.2024

I loved how tom gates made funny nicknames for the teachers,and how marcus meldrew new name was werdlem sucram!
Coach Petronella Pumpernickel 03.08.2024

Tom gates was the best character because he was very funny, especially when he had that funny dream . Of course I would recommend this book. It is the best funniest book you could ever read!
Captain Peaches Quarantine 25.07.2024

It was one of my favourites
Princess Aspidistra Vegas 10.07.2024

Super funny I loved it how Tom's holiday had to get ruined!
Queen Petronella Mystery 01.07.2024

The story was fiction I liked delia the most as she was very cool and was most likely to win five free caramel wafers. And I love caramel wafers especially when it is free
Lieutenant Grip Mildew 01.07.2024

I love this book because it shows how determined and enthusiastic Tom Gates is in reaching his objective to be school councellor and to be the best in class, just as me!
Dona Ariel Mildew 10.06.2024

This book was really good because it was about things that kinda happen at school in a way and I found it very funny!
Inspector Race-car Legend 26.02.2024

This was a really funny book. It kept me reading every page as I wanted to know what happened next
Anonymous 20.12.2023

An amazing book with doodles,drama ,fun and more.
Duchess Pansy Bluebird 03.12.2023

Such A lovely book , full of fun and laughs , jokes and crackles !! The book just makes you smile and snigger all the funny puns that appear upon the pages and it just makes you want to keep on reading !!! Tom , Derek , Norman , and friends and Tom Enemy Marcus always something new is always happening in the world of Tom Gates . Tom trying to get to the top of the class (Like Usual) but Marcus trying to get in the way (as always) I loved this beautiful book it made me smile so much !!!
Corporal Gargoyle Slingshot 02.09.2023

It's really good. I like the bit where he stands about it and the song.
Explorer Tropical Cuckoo-Clock 31.08.2023

great book it was funny ,acion packted and just every thing topof theclass
Dona Jewel Quagmire 31.08.2023

I really enjoy these books as they are fun to read. Would recommend to a friend
Commander Trigger Archer 30.08.2023