Books like Tom Gates

A hilarious, doodle-filled romp through the chaotic, highly distractible mind of a creative kid trying to survive school and family. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Tom Gates.

energetic
lighthearted
chaotic
cheerful

01
Yes! no (maybe ...)
Liz Pichon
A hilarious, high-energy scramble to save your favorite junk from a mother's cleaning rampage.
Shares:
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- cheeky
- humorous
02
Top of the class (nearly)
Liz Pichon
A chaotic, doodle-filled romp through the everyday triumphs and hilarious disasters of middle school life.
Shares:
- energetic
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- cheerful
03
Bad Kitty school daze
Nick Bruel
A delightfully chaotic romp through the absurdities of obedience, fueled by feline defiance and slapstick humor.
Shares:
- energetic
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- irreverent
04
Big Nate Lives It Up
Lincoln Peirce
A high-energy, doodle-packed survival guide to the everyday indignities and unexpected triumphs of middle school.
Shares:
- energetic
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- irreverent
05
Big Nate Greatest Hits
Lincoln Peirce
A rapid-fire dose of middle-school chaos fueled by unearned confidence and hilarious detentions.
Shares:
- energetic
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- cheerful
06
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
Shares:
- energetic
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- cheerful
07
Last Kids on Earth
Max Brallier
A high-octane, monster-bashing joyride that treats the end of the world like the ultimate video game level.
Shares:
- energetic
- chaotic
- irreverent
- upbeat
08
Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!
Dan Gutman
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the chaotic, mistletoe-draped halls of elementary school during the holidays.
Shares:
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- irreverent
09
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
Shares:
- energetic
- lighthearted
- chaotic
- humorous
10
Mr Stink
David Walliams
A cheeky, laugh-out-loud comedy that hides a surprisingly tender heart beneath layers of grime and bodily humor.
Shares:
- cheeky
- irreverent
- humorous
11
The Boy in the Dress
David Walliams
A cheeky, big-hearted romp about the liberating power of wearing exactly what you want, even if it surprises everyone.
Shares:
- cheeky
- irreverent
- humorous
12
Horrid Henry
Francesca Simon
A delightfully chaotic celebration of childhood mischief that revels in breaking all the rules.
Shares:
- energetic
- chaotic
- cheeky
- irreverent

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