Tom Gates #8: Yes! No (Maybe...)

Tom Gates Is Back. And He's Still Absolutely, Definitely, Maybe in Trouble.

Liz Pichon's brilliantly funny and gloriously illustrated Tom Gates series returns with Book 8 — and Tom's life is as chaotically entertaining as ever. Published by Scholastic India, this is the series that has made reluctant readers into book-obsessed fans across the world.

What's Going On with Tom Gates This Time?

Tom Gates has a lot going on — school, his annoying sister Delia, his best friend Derek, his massive crush on Amy Porter, and his absolute passion for doodling and his band. In Yes! No (Maybe...), Tom navigates the usual avalanche of school chaos, family drama, and unexpected adventures with his signature mix of doodles, lists, and laugh-out-loud observations. Will things work out for Tom? Yes. No. Maybe.

Why Children Love Tom Gates

• Packed with Liz Pichon's hilarious hand-drawn doodles, comics, and illustrations on every page
• Laugh-out-loud funny with a voice that feels completely real and utterly relatable
• Perfect for readers aged 8–12, especially reluctant readers who need a book that feels like fun
• A Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner and one of the UK's most beloved children's series

About the Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, the Tom Gates series by Liz Pichon is a modern classic of children's fiction — funny, visual, and completely impossible to put down.

Published by Scholastic India. Paperback, 250 g. ISBN: 9789351039716.