Talks Trash
Sixth-grade renaissance man Nate Wright is a favorite of middle grade readers everywhere in this New York Times bestselling comic strip series. Thanks to his hilarious schemes, grand ideas, and unusual approach to friendship, there's never a dull moment with Big Nate!
Nate Wright has the gift of gab. Whether he's trading insults with Gina, posing as a Taylor Swift superfan, or defending his crown as P.S. 38's King of Detention, our hero's never at a loss for words. But when an unexpected romance blossoms, will Nate turn tongue-tied? Or can his charm, humor, and boundless self-confidence help him speak from the heart? Packed with epic rivalries, hilarious pranks, and classic one-liners, Big Nate Talks Trash! is bursting with laughs.
Big Nate’s comic strips capture the ups and downs of middle school life with silliness and authenticityPerfect for fans ages 9-11 of funny graphic novels, comic books for kids, and middle school humorIdeal for reluctant readers and kids building reading confidence
For kids who love funny comics, school stories, and nonstop laughs, Big Nate Vol. 36 is a no-brainer—grab your Cheez Doodles and dive in for another unforgettable adventure with everyone's favorite sixth-grade legend!
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.
