The Brilliant World of Tom Gates is the first book in the massively popular illustrated children's series. It is presented as the notebook/diary of the highly imaginative, slightly chaotic schoolboy, Tom Gates. Tom documents his life, which primarily revolves around avoiding homework, getting in trouble with his grumpy teacher Mr. Fullerman, trying to impress his crush Amy Porter, and attempting to annoy his older sister Delia. The book is filled with Tom's doodles, hilarious handwritten observations, and band plans, celebrating the world of a creatively distracted, ordinary child.
