Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic (At Some Things)

This takes the form of Tom' battered homework diary - crammed withhis doodles and stories."Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going onan Activity Break! Which should be fun. As long as I dont gestuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with ... . . Marcus Meldrew.Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours whileIm away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I haewhen I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talkingabout. Because Ive always wanted a pet!"