The Big Nate Series

By Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate tackles school, friendships and rivalry with oversized confidence, comic chaos and plenty of laughs.

humorous · relatable · engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.77, from 40 readers

What is The Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce about?

Created by Lincoln Peirce, the Big Nate book series began in 2010, developing from his long-running comic strip into illustrated novels and graphic story collections. It follows Nate Wright, a confident, inventive middle-schooler whose grand plans regularly collide with homework, school rules, friendships and fierce rivalries. As the series progresses, Nate’s world expands while its comic-strip style and lively cast remain central. Best suited to readers aged around 9–11, especially fans of school-based humour. Includes teasing, pranks, mild bullying and occasional rude jokes.

Genres

Humour Realistic Fiction

About the author

Lincoln Peirce is a talented author and cartoonist from America, best known for creating the hilarious 'Big Nate' books and comics. He loves making children laugh with the funny adventures of Nate and his friends. Lincoln enjoys drawing and hopes his stories inspire kids to read, laugh, and use their imaginations every day.

All the books in The Big Nate series (in order)

Big Nate: In a Class by Himself

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 1 of 8

Can Nate’s fortune-cookie promise survive his most disastrous school day yet?

Big Nate Strikes Again

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 2 of 8

Nate’s championship dream takes a surprising turn when his biggest enemy becomes his teammate.

Published: 2010

Big Nate on a Roll

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 3 of 8

Can Nate outsmart seemingly perfect Artur—and keep his friendship and skateboard dreams intact?

Published: 2011

Big Nate Goes for Broke

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 4 of 8

A flood forces fierce rivals together—but can Nate turn snowy chaos into victory?

Published: 2012

Big Nate Flips Out

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 5 of 8

Can notorious slob Nate become Mr Neat—or make an even bigger mess?

Published: 2013

Big Nate in the Zone

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 6 of 8

Nate’s luck changes brilliantly—but what happens when his mysterious charm stops working?

Big Nate Lives It Up

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 7 of 8

Nate’s not-so-boring school tour takes a surprising turn when peculiar Breckenridge reveals an unexpected connection.

Big Nate Blasts Off!

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 8 of 8

Nate’s crush and the Mud Bowl collide—but can he outwit Randy and his own feelings?

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