Author: Pichon, Liz

Interest age: from c 9 years

Published on 9 October 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom as part of ‘the Tom Gates’ series.

Hardback | 256 pages
160 x 199 x 27 | 382g

The brand new feel-good, laugh-out-loud Tom Gates story

featuring LOADS of doodles, three parties and some pesky pets.

From Liz Pichon, the multi-million copy bestselling

author and illustrator.

Norman’s told the whole school that DogZombies

have a NEW SONG and a NEW LOOK for the BIG end of term party.

But the problem is…

they don’t.

How can they be the best band when they will

be up against Oakfield Manor school?

Will Tom make it to Leroy’s party on time?

Is dressing as a dolphin with a blue face a good idea?

And will Mum and Dad ever do a fun run again?

These questions and SO much more answered in this hilarious

extra spe