1 / 7Tom Gates Is Not Famous (Yet) by Liz Pichon
Tom Gates Is Not Famous (Yet) is a diary-style story by Liz Pichon about a school play, a rumoured celebrity visit and Tom's friendship with his classmates. The listing describes doodles and comic school-life themes, with Marcus causing friction as he competes for attention.
At a glance
- Diary-format storytelling with doodles, according to the listing.
- The plot centres on a school production, a rumoured celebrity visit and a lesson about friendship versus fame.
- The listing identifies Liz Pichon as both author and illustrator.
Reference price: £12.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A defined school-play storyline gives the book a clear focus beyond its humour and doodles.
- The diary format and illustrated presentation may suit readers who enjoy visual, informal storytelling.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Scholastic |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 8 Oct. 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| Reading age | 9 - 12 years |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0702339448 |
| Weight listed | 270 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.6 x 2.6 x 19.4 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listed publication date is 8 Oct. 2026. Confirm that timing suits your purchase if buying before then.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers aged 9–12 who enjoy humorous school stories and illustrated diary-style books.
- Tom Gates readers looking for a story about putting on a play and managing friendship and attention.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a text-only novel or a story outside school-life humour.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
76% 76% - 4 stars
17% 17% - 3 stars
2% 2% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
5% 5%
Only aggregate ratings are supplied, with no customer-comment summary. The overall distribution is mostly in the higher star categories but includes a small one-star share. That suggests generally favourable ratings among the available responses, but it does not reveal why readers rated it that way or whether they focused on the diary format, humour or story.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tom Gates Is Not Famous (Yet) about?
The listing describes Tom writing a comedy for a school play while classmates anticipate a celebrity visit. Marcus's attention-seeking behaviour adds conflict, and the story asks whether friendship matters more than fame.
What age is this book listed for?
The listed reading age is 9 - 12 years.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 256 pages.
Is this book illustrated?
The listing describes doodles throughout and identifies Liz Pichon as the author and illustrator.
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