Books like Tom Gates

Tom Gates by Liz Pichon reads as humorous, lighthearted. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Dork Diaries 7

Rachel Renée Russell · 2014

Both explore friendship & school life

73% genome match

Big Nate - Doodlepalooza

Lincoln Peirce · 2013

Both explore school life & friendship

86% genome match

Big Nate - Game On!

Lincoln Pierce · 2013

Both explore school life & friendship

84% genome match

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

Liz Pichon · 2011

Both explore family & creativity

77% genome match

Dog Days

Jeff Kinney · 2009

Both explore family & friendship

58% genome match

Un Disparatado Viaje A Ratikistan

Elisabetta Dami · 2000

Both explore friendship

70% genome match

Cat Kid Comic Club

Dav Pilkey · 2020

Both explore creativity & friendship

69% genome match

Middle school, get me out of here!

James Patterson · 2012

Both explore friendship & creativity

69% genome match

The strange case of Origami Yoda

Tom Angleberger · 2010

Both explore friendship

67% genome match

The Truth About Stacey

Raina Telgemeier · 2006

Both explore friendship & school life

62% genome match

The Bad Guys

Aaron Blabey · 2016

Both explore friendship

61% genome match

Planet Omar

Zanib Mian · 2020

Both explore school life & friendship

63% genome match