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.
At its core, the series is a sharp, laugh-out-loud portrait of growing up with too much confidence and not quite enough luck. Nate’s world is filled with familiar players: loyal (if exasperated) friends, exasperated (if loyal) teachers, annoying siblings, and a never-ending stream of authority figures trying to rein in his imagination. But what makes these stories stand out is how they lean into the messiness of childhood—where dreams of stardom meet pop quizzes, and elaborate schemes for lunchroom domination collapse under the weight of a broken pencil.
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.
