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