About this book

Tom Gates: overachiever? We never thought we’d see the day!

Tom’s latest goal is to earn a Star Pupil Badge. Marcus Mildrew has one, and Tom wants one so he can stay in the library at lunchtime and catch up on his comics. But it’s not going to be easy. To earn the badge, he’ll have to get his homework in on time . . . and as always, his life is full of distractions.

A new girl has moved in next door. A girl who hates him and keeps pulling faces. His grandparents are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and Uncle Kevin thinks it would be a great idea to get a family portrait taken. Tom doesn’t. And as usual, Delia is being very grumpy.

How will Tom ever get his hands on that Star Pupil Badge?

Reviews

Praise for the Tom Gates series:

Winner, Roald Dahl Funny Book Prize

Winner, Waterstones Children's Book Prize

Winner, Red House Children's Book Award

Winner, Blue Peter Book Award

"If you loved Wimpy Kid you'll love this!" —Educate Magazine

"Give this book to any boy aged 7-10 and wait for the howls of laughter." —North Shore News

"Pichon's use of word art and simple drawings lures the reader into the world of Tom . . . his antics are entertaining and will be a hit." —Canadian Review of Materials