Tom Gates Is The Master Of Excuses For Late Homework: Dog Attacks, Spilt Water, Lightening ... 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 ...