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Tom Gates 24: Pesky Pets and Parties is Liz Pichon’s next diary-style story, with doodles, three parties and troublesome pets. The listing says the plot follows Tom and DogZombies as they prepare for an end-of-term party and compete with another school band.
At a glance
- Diary-form story featuring Tom and the band DogZombies, with an end-of-term party at the centre of the plot.
- The listing describes pages with doodles, stories and creative activities.
- The plot raises questions about a new song and look, a rival school band, a party and a dolphin costume.
Reference price: £7.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Diary format and doodles offer a mix of narrative and visual storytelling.
- A new instalment in the numbered Tom Gates series, identified as Book 24.
- The listing gives a 256-page length and a suggested reading age of 7–9 years.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Scholastic |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2 July 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| Reading age | 7 - 9 years |
| ISBN-10 | 0702349208 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0702349201 |
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 2.8 x 19.2 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 240 g |
Who is it for?
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tom Gates 24: Pesky Pets and Parties about?
The listing describes Tom and the band DogZombies preparing for an end-of-term party, with a new song and look promised despite the band not having either yet. It also mentions a rival school band and other party-related mishaps.
Is this a diary-style book?
Yes. The listing describes the story as written in diary form and says it features doodles.
How long is the book and what age is it listed for?
The listing gives a print length of 256 pages and a reading age of 7 - 9 years.
When is the listed publication date?
The product details give the publication date as 2 July 2026.
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