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? 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 When LIZ PICHON was little, she loved to draw, paint, and make things. Her mum used to say she was very good at making a mess (which is still true today!). She kept drawing and went to art school, where she earned a degree in graphic design. She worked as a designer and art director in the music industry, and her freelance work has appeared on a wide variety of products. Liz is the author-illustrator of several picture books. Tom Gates is the first series of books she has written and illustrated for older children. They have won several prestigious awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and the Blue Peter Book Award. The books have been translated into 43 languages worldwide. Visit her at lizpichon.com.