2012 Book Award Shortlist

‘The Brilliant World of Tom Gates’ by Liz Pichon (WINNER – Book Award 2012)

About the book:

Tom Gates is a master of excuses, expert doodler, comic story writer extraordinaire – and the bane of his grumpy teacher, Mr Fullerman. And in his wacky journal of scribbles and silliness, you’ll find all sorts of comic craziness to make you groan with glee! Will Tom ever manage to get his homework in on time, avoid the rage of his teacher – AND impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him? Warning! Do not attempt to read this in public. You will snigger loudly!

About the Author:

Liz Pichon (pronounced ‘pea shone’ in case you were wondering) has always loved drawing and when she was younger she would copy characters from books and comics (especially the Walt Disney ones!). Liz went on to study graphic design at the Camberwell School of Art in London before designing record covers for bands and illustrating books for other people.

One day she had a brainwave and realised maybe she could write AND illustrate her own books, rather than just working on other people’s. Since then she’s written and illustrated a number of picture books and, of course, all the books in the Tom Gates series!

Liz is married with three children and lives in Brighton

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