About the Book: Tom Gates #24: Pesky Pets and Parties by Liz Pichon brings back Tom, his friends and the hilarious DogZombies for another chaotic adventure. Norman has announced that DogZombies will have a new song and new look for the big end-of-term party—but there is one problem: they have neither! As Tom tries to prepare the band, make it to Leroy’s party and survive a very questionable dolphin costume, badly behaved pets add even more chaos. Packed with doodles, jokes, music, friendship and everyday school mishaps, this laugh-out-loud diary-style story is perfect for young readers