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Sixth-grade renaissance man Nate Wright is a favorite of middle grade readers everywhere in this New York Times bestselling series. Thanks to his hilarious schemes, grand ideas, and unusual approach to friendship, there's never a dull moment with Big Nate!
In this new collection of full-color Big Nate comics, Lincoln Peirce’s beloved sixth-grade mischief-maker is on a roll, causing classroom chaos, dodging detention, and leading his soccer team to new heights and lows. From battling his nemesis Gina and dodging the wrath of his teacher Mrs. Godfrey to dreaming up epic pranks, Nate’s antics are guaranteed to crack you up and are perfect for kids ages 8-11, including reluctant readers. Thanks to Nate and friends like Francis, Dee Dee, Teddy, and Chad, the halls of P.S. 38 are filled with intrigue, drama, and silliness. So grab your Cheez Doodles and dive into the hilarious world of Big Nate!
Lincoln Peirce
For more than three decades, Lincoln Peirce has been channeling the chaos, charm, and comic timing of middle school into one unforgettable character: Nate Wright. Long before Big Nate became a beloved series for millions of young readers—and a hit animated show—Peirce was sketching his way through his own childhood in New Hampshire, dreaming up comic strips during class and imagining what it would be like to see his work in print. That day came in 1991, when Big Nate made its newspaper debut, capturing the everyday disasters of adolescence with a blend of mischief, heart, and hilarious honesty.
Big Nate
Middle school isn’t for the faint of heart—but for Nate Wright, it’s the perfect stage for epic misadventures, cringe-worthy mishaps, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. The Big Nate series captures the hilarious highs and humiliating lows of adolescence through the eyes of a kid who’s absolutely certain he’s destined for greatness… even if his teachers, classmates, and locker assignments suggest otherwise.
Big Nate consists of thirty-four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
