Big Nate

24 books · Ages 8-14 · graphic novel, middle grade

Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate combines the illustrated diary format with genuine comic strip craft. Nate Wright is an artist, a dreamer, and the kind of kid who is always one bad decision away from detention. The series spans novels, comic compilations, and activity books.

Reading Order

Big Nate: Payback Time!0
Big Nate: In a Class by Himself1
Big Nate: Prank You Very Much2
Big Nate on a Roll3
Big Nate Goes for Broke4
Big Nate Flips Out5
Big Nate: In the Zone6
Big Nate Lives It Up7
Big Nate Blasts Off8
Big Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild!9
Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?10
Big Nate: Welcome to My World11
Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City13
Big Nate Thunka, Thunka, Thunka15
Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie17
Big Nate: This Means War!19
Big Nate Hug It Out!21
Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework23
Big Nate: In Your Face!24
Big Nate: Release the Hounds!27
Big Nate Goes Bananas!28
Big Nate: Move It Or Lose It!29
Big Nate: Remain Calm!31
Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?24

Where to Start

What This Series Covers

Friendship & LoyaltySchool LifeFriendship & SocialAnger & FrustrationSelf-Confidence & IdentityGrowing Up

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