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Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightning ... Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his 'Camping Sucks' holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill, which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him ...

"Read it and go Ha! Ha! Ha!"--Cover. "Includes a special glossary by Tom!"