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Books like Tom Gates
A highly visual, doodle-filled romp through the hilarious, everyday chaos of school, snacks, and annoying siblings. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Tom Gates.
- energetic
- chaotic
- cheerful
- 01
Top of the class (nearly)
Liz Pichon
A chaotic, doodle-filled romp through the everyday triumphs and hilarious disasters of middle school life.
- 02
Yes! no (maybe ...)
Liz Pichon
A hilarious, high-energy scramble to save your favorite junk from a mother's cleaning rampage.
- 03
Big Nate Lives It Up
Lincoln Peirce
A high-energy, doodle-packed survival guide to the everyday indignities and unexpected triumphs of middle school.
- 04
The 26-Story Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
A wildly inventive, laugh-out-loud plunge into a world where procrastination leads to pirate attacks and giant ice cream disasters.
- 05
The Raina Telgemeier Collection
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, funny, and deeply validating hug for anyone surviving the awkward trenches of growing up.
- 06
Bunny Double, We're in Trouble!
Dan Gutman
A wacky, laugh-out-loud holiday romp that brings silly mischief to Easter celebrations.
- 07
Bad Kitty school daze
Nick Bruel
A delightfully chaotic romp through the absurdities of obedience, fueled by feline defiance and slapstick humor.
- 08
Moira's birthday
Robert N. Munsch
A delightfully chaotic escalation of childhood stubbornness that turns a simple party into a town-wide, pizza-stuffed extravaganza.
- 09
Big Nate - Doodlepalooza
Lincoln Peirce
A high-energy, interactive playground of puzzles and doodles designed to banish boredom and spark creativity.
- 10
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
- 11
Out of sight, out of time
Ally Carter
A brisk and energetic adventure that blends the familiar halls of a boarding school with the thrilling shadows of espionage.
- 12
The big secret
Tim Kane
A playful, warm-hearted mystery that captures the squirmy anticipation of a childhood birthday surprise.











