Liz Pichon
Author
Series
Tom Gates stories volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightening. Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his 'Camping Sucks' holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill, which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him.
Author
Series
Tom Gates stories volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tom Gates fills his notebooks with sketches and comments about his two-week school vacation, tormenting his sister Delia, his hopes of getting the most gold stars from Mr. Fullerman, in spite of his rival Marcus, and his neglected homework.
3) Shoe wars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ruby and Bear's dad has just invented flying shoes. His boss, Wendy Wedge, knows that entering the flying shoes will guarantee the Golden Shoe Award, and she will do anything to win the trophy. Ruby and Bear must outwit a bully, infiltrate a shady company, and rescue their dad, all while keeping the shoes hidden.
Author
Series
Tom Gates stories volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Tom Gates fills his notebooks with sketches and comments about his dreaded math lessons, his upcoming birthday, and his father volunteering to DJ at the school dance.
5) Penguins
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Penguins at the zoo have an exciting afternoon when one finds a camera left behind by a visitor.
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When their mother sends them packing, three pigs find despicable ways to find new accommodations, but when the big, friendly wolf tries to show them the error of their ways, the pigs respond by huffing and puffing.
Author
Series
Tom Gates stories volume 5
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Since Tom forgets everything, it's not surprising that he forgot all about the trip he's supposed to go on with class 5F. It's good that his family helps keep him on track (even, once in a while, his grumpy sister, Delia)! Luckily, there are loads of excellent things to do on the trip, like making rafts, eating snacks, and seeing some very weird creatures. That is, as long as Tom doesn't get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse (looking...
Author
Series
Tom Gates stories volume 4
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Tom Gates is trying to gear himself up for sports day at school, his dad is training for the parents' race, and his band, DogZombies, is schedule to play at a school talent show.
10) Bored Bill
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bill, a very bored dog who resists taking part in his busy owner's many activities, has a major attitude change after his unexpected visit to a planet populated by bored aliens.
Author
Series
Tom Gates stories volume 6
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Tom Gates is happy about a day off from school because of the snow, but not so happy about the upcoming family portrait for his grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary.
12) Spinderella
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When Spinderella and her seven spider siblings want to play soccer, she, along with her Hairy Godmother, must convince the others that numbers are important. Includes facts and activities relating to numbers and soccer.