Tom Gates is the narrator and main character of Liz Pichon’s long-running children’s series. He is a typical kid in many ways, but he documents everything in his notebooks with doodles, lists, and comic strips. His voice is casual and funny, which is a big part of why the books connect with young readers.
Tom’s world revolves around school, his band DogZombies, his best friend Derek, and his constant attempts to avoid his sister Delia. He is not the smartest or most organized kid, but his creativity and sense of humor carry him through whatever comes his way.
Reading Order
See the complete Tom Gates reading order for all books in the series.