This approach has made Liz very successful indeed. Over the past decade, she has sold more than five million copies of her novels, each of which is designed to look like a child’s dog-eared exercise book. This year is the 10th anniversary of Tom Gates and will see the publication of Ten Tremendous Tales, the 18th book in the series.
What’s more, a new TV show, The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, has just launched on Sky. It’s a mix of animation and live action, with additional songs, games and crafts. It features the voice of actress Catherine Tate, and segments where Liz gives tips on how to draw the characters at home.