Tom Gates series marks 15 years with 16.5m books sold
British author Liz Pichon reflects on the success of her long-running children's series as it reaches a milestone anniversary.
At a glance
- Tom Gates series reaches 15-year milestone with 25th book published
- 16.5 million copies sold in 47 languages worldwide
- Books adapted for stage and screen productions
- Author overcame dyslexia to become bestselling children's writer
Liz Pichon's Tom Gates series has reached its 15th anniversary this year, with the author having published the 25th instalment in the franchise. The books have sold 16.5 million copies across 47 languages and have been adapted for stage and screen.
Pichon, who overcame dyslexia to become a bestselling author, is known for her creative marketing approach, including signing copies of her books in airport shops to surprise readers. The series remains one of the UK's most successful children's book franchises.
Why it matters
The Tom Gates series is among the UK's most commercially successful children's book franchises, demonstrating sustained reader engagement over a decade and a half.
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