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Tom Gates #11
Der helle Wahnsinn! (Leuchtet auch im Dunkeln)
Bingo! Tom und seine Band, die Dogzombies, bekommen die Chance ihres Lebens: ein eigenes Musikvideo. Einfach genial! In Windeseile verbreitet sich die Neuigkeit an Toms Schule, und er fühlt sich wie ein absoluter Megastar.
Der Ruhm hält allerdings nur für geschlagene fünfzehn Minuten (äh... okay... Sekunden), denn Pleiten, Pech und Pannen sind bei unserem Lieblingschaoten natürlich vorprogrammiert. Spaß ohne Ende mit dem neuen Tom Gates!
Der Ruhm hält allerdings nur für geschlagene fünfzehn Minuten (äh... okay... Sekunden), denn Pleiten, Pech und Pannen sind bei unserem Lieblingschaoten natürlich vorprogrammiert. Spaß ohne Ende mit dem neuen Tom Gates!
256 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2016
About the author
Liz Pichon
194 books597 followersL. Pichon says that when she was little, she loved to draw, and her mom said she was very good at making a mess (this is still true today). She kept drawing, went to art school, became a designer and art director at Jive Records, and began to publish children’s books. After its publication in the U.K., The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won several prestigious awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize, and the Blue Peter Book Award. L. Pichon lives in Brighton, England, with her family.
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May 31, 2017
I am a 9 year old girl and I am reviewing this book by Liz Pichon. I like this book because it is funny and nice to read.
I don't like this book because it gets a bit boring at the end.
I recommend this book 8 to 12 I gave it five stars.
I don't like this book because it gets a bit boring at the end.
I recommend this book 8 to 12 I gave it five stars.
December 20, 2016
Another one that Ben nagged me into reading--but I understand why; it's a great series to engage boys in reading
February 2, 2017
Tom gates 11
Epic
I liked dogzombies!!! Good cool recommended awesome y y y y y y y y y y y y
Epic
I liked dogzombies!!! Good cool recommended awesome y y y y y y y y y y y y
November 29, 2017
Hilarious.
What is there not to love about Tom Gates’ adventures?
What is there not to love about Tom Gates’ adventures?
February 5, 2018
It was very funny and full of silly tricks and pranks. The song was amazing as well like in other Tom Gates books !!!!! I would definitely recommend this book to people around my age 😎😃
June 27, 2017
Ik kon hem maar niet vinden in het Engels, dus dan maar de vertaling lezen die ik wel kon vinden! Dit was wederom een superleuk boek over Tom, en het laat ook duidelijk zien dat mensen eens moeten leren dat je niet een hamster op de slaapkamer van je kind moet laten wonen. Ik vraag me wel af of die hamster echt steeds wegliep of dat gewoon Tom's fantasietje was. Ik vond het erg leuk om te zien dat mensen zijn band zo leuk vinden, hopelijk komen ze nog ver met de band.
Het boek zit weer vol met leuke fonts, illustraties, en meer.
Hopelijk komen er nog veel meer boeken over Tom.
Het boek zit weer vol met leuke fonts, illustraties, en meer.
Hopelijk komen er nog veel meer boeken over Tom.
May 24, 2017
I've been reading this series for a few years now, but it's starting to get a bit old for me now. There are a lot of pictures and hardly any writing and the writing that's in it is very easy. I would recommend this to 7-11 year old.
October 13, 2017
Die Tom Gates Reihe hat mir besser gefallen wie die Gregs Tagebücher. Sie ist unheimlich kreativ und man findet viele Tipps und Tricks darin.
January 5, 2017
Funny
There are lots of funny scenes, but I'm only rating it four stars because there were some glitches when trying to turn the page.
There are lots of funny scenes, but I'm only rating it four stars because there were some glitches when trying to turn the page.
March 1, 2017
it`s my favorite book. i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! best book ever!!!!
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July 18, 2017It wasn't actually about Dog Zombie rule and the reason why I chose this book was because I wanted to learn more about Dog Zombie Band. However I still like this book!
October 4, 2017
It is a good book
November 18, 2024
Fun read. This is my first Tom Gates book and I am curious why it is so popular among children, especially boys.
It is from a child's perspective. Pet is fun but not allowed as his sister has allergies. So he hoped that he could have the opportunity to play with someone else dog for a while.
It turned out it was not a dog.
The teachers at school are encouraging them to move around and do a bit of dance. Tom and his friends Derek and Norman were making a new video for their song Dogzombies Rule using his dad's phone. Another disaster.
The use of illustrations and graphic fonts makes it an easy read. The story itself is simple but rich. Tom is still a kid and his time is between school, homework, play and visiting relatives. That's about it. So whatever happened on these occasions and how he acted is part of being a kid. That's why it is so popular.
4 stars read.
It is from a child's perspective. Pet is fun but not allowed as his sister has allergies. So he hoped that he could have the opportunity to play with someone else dog for a while.
It turned out it was not a dog.
The teachers at school are encouraging them to move around and do a bit of dance. Tom and his friends Derek and Norman were making a new video for their song Dogzombies Rule using his dad's phone. Another disaster.
The use of illustrations and graphic fonts makes it an easy read. The story itself is simple but rich. Tom is still a kid and his time is between school, homework, play and visiting relatives. That's about it. So whatever happened on these occasions and how he acted is part of being a kid. That's why it is so popular.
4 stars read.
February 4, 2020
In this book Tom and his band have a disaster trying to write and film new music/music videos while Tom's uncle also gets into his old band and Tom's gran and granddad help him in a surprisingly shocking way!
It was a good book not as fun as the others I feel however kids will still enjoy the tale I'm sure especially with all the quirky drawings as usual throughout to bring it to life I enjoyed the Fossils and what they did for Tom and his friend's especially!
It was a good book not as fun as the others I feel however kids will still enjoy the tale I'm sure especially with all the quirky drawings as usual throughout to bring it to life I enjoyed the Fossils and what they did for Tom and his friend's especially!
December 23, 2021
Tom wants a pet, but his parents said no. His sister has allergies. His chance comes when his friend from school asks him to mind his pet while he moves house.
The hamster arrives and Tom finds having a pet can be tricky. Marble sleeps all day and runs in his squeaky wheel ALL night. How can Tom survive with no sleep? Trouble at school and at home arrives in big doses. How does Tom sort it?
I enjoyed the misadventures Tom has.
Recommended for MG. Great for reluctant readers too.
The hamster arrives and Tom finds having a pet can be tricky. Marble sleeps all day and runs in his squeaky wheel ALL night. How can Tom survive with no sleep? Trouble at school and at home arrives in big doses. How does Tom sort it?
I enjoyed the misadventures Tom has.
Recommended for MG. Great for reluctant readers too.
November 13, 2019
Read- November 2019 for the Believeathon hosted by Gavin.
February 14, 2023
Funny but 110:/: timepass
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April 18, 2025great❤️
July 21, 2025
Książka dobra dla dzieci w wieku 9 - 14 lat.
Mi osobiście troszkę się dłużyła, jednak nie była to zła książka.
Mi osobiście troszkę się dłużyła, jednak nie była to zła książka.
January 24, 2026
I really enjoyed it
December 30, 2019
he puts a band together then they try to be the best in the whole world.He wants people to now his band because he wright songs, and makes music videos.I would recommend this book to any one who likes funny books.
August 14, 2021
I read Dogzombiees, I give it a 5 rate I like the book, it is about a boy that goes to school and he has problems like when he didn't sleep when he had his friend's pet hamster, I am currently reading it again..
I suggest that you read it sometimes.
I suggest that you read it sometimes.
January 21, 2017
It was a great book and would recommend it for people who like funny books
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March 8, 2017hilarious
March 17, 2020
This book is good because it introduces more about the brilliant band Dog zombies. With Tom getting
in trouble by throwing food out the window, that made me laugh so much. marble was a nice character to be introduced as well. The part when Tom was a potato face i was in stitches. The surprise music video also took me by surprise and a new song is always fun. One thing: Let's stand up for doodling. That part felt like I was in was in a protest.
Let's talk about the top three things.
no.3 Potato face. Yeah that's right the potato face moment was a sight to behold and hilarious.
no.2 Marble. Marble is quite an energetic character and is very playful and he's a hamster what else would you want.
no.1 DOGZOMBIES! It is the whole point of the book and the best point. I got to learn way more about dogzombies than I ever did. Great job Liz.
in trouble by throwing food out the window, that made me laugh so much. marble was a nice character to be introduced as well. The part when Tom was a potato face i was in stitches. The surprise music video also took me by surprise and a new song is always fun. One thing: Let's stand up for doodling. That part felt like I was in was in a protest.
Let's talk about the top three things.
no.3 Potato face. Yeah that's right the potato face moment was a sight to behold and hilarious.
no.2 Marble. Marble is quite an energetic character and is very playful and he's a hamster what else would you want.
no.1 DOGZOMBIES! It is the whole point of the book and the best point. I got to learn way more about dogzombies than I ever did. Great job Liz.
February 28, 2025
This book shows me a band called Dog Zombie rule and Toms grandad, and grandmom likes the band. Tom is a boy who loves Dude3 and Dog Zombie and his sister Delia is annoying and sometimes Tom pranks her. Toms' friend Derik is his best friend and Derik's dad is ready for Teacup Tony and the saucers. You know so many songs are in this book and Marcus Toms friend he is very annoying like Toms sister.
March 19, 2020
The book has got me back into Reading Tom Gates. My favourite part was when he was starting the band. I like Tom Gates because he is a fantastic character because the way he reacts is really cool and he is very funny.
November 20, 2024
It was actually pretty good, this is one of my like if im too tired to read books since its simple and full of pictures. This book made me want to read more Tom Gate books! its a funny story and im so glad in the end their song did work!!
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January 22, 2018
ok
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March 17, 2018
Nice book.very interesting
Good book
It is quite interesting and it is very good for children.i would recomend it to other people.good worl
Good book
It is quite interesting and it is very good for children.i would recomend it to other people.good worl
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