A new Tom Gates novel is always a cause for celebration and his nineteenth outing proves why the series is such a hit as the laughs come thick and fast when Tom is forced into the slow lane by a broken ankle but will stop at nothing to make sure he gets his dream doughnut

Oh no! Tom's stuck at home with a fractured ankle and it's spoiling his fun. Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in.

Tom remembers other fun times he's had, like metal detecting with Uncle Kevin and the cousins or inventing a new secret language with Derek. But only ONE thing will cheer Tom up: a caramel doughnut from the new bakery... trouble is, every other kid in town keeps getting there before him!

Written in diary form, every page is STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN! The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly!