Big Nate Series

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Nate Wright is a rebellious eleven-year-old who is convinced that he is a genius destined for greatness. Despite any evidence to the contrary (for example, being the all-time record holder for detentions in school history), his belief in his destiny is unshakeable. After all, he read it in a fortune cookie, so it must be true.

Whether it is as a talented comic book artist, the self-proclaimed king of the class or the motivational leader of the school sports team, Nate approaches everything with reckless confidence and resolute enthusiasm. Nate will not let anything get in his way, even if it means landing in detention AGAIN.

Big Nate started out as the star of the popular American comic strip by Lincoln Peirce. Peirce started making comics in the 6th grade, just like Big Nate himself. He created the Big Nate comics in 1991, naming the main character after his nickname for his big brother, and they have appeared in over 300 American newspapers as well as daily on gocomics.com. Following the success of the Peanuts-style online cartoon, Peirce has gone on to write a series of eight Big Nate books and there is even a 3D animated Big Nate movie in the works for 2021.

The Big Nate books are perfect for comic lovers and fans of Diary of A Wimpy Kid, The Beano or Captain Underpants will love their silly humour and brilliant cartoons. 

The reading level for Big Nate is classified as AR 3.3 and we recommend the series for children aged 9 and over. However, the adventures of Big Nate and friends are easy to read and laugh-out-loud funny, so work for any reading level.

Big Nate Book 1 is The Boy With the Biggest Head in the World but you don’t need to read them in any particular order. You can also check out the compilations of the original Big Nate comic strips  - the first of which is Big Nate: From the Top.

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All the Big Nate books in order:
Book 1: Big Nate: The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World (known as In a Class by Himself in the USA) (2010) 
Book 2: Big Nate Strikes Again (2010)
Book 3: Big Nate on a Roll (2011)
Book 4: Big Nate Goes for Broke (2012)
Book 5: Big Nate Flips Out (2013)
Book 6: Big Nate in the Zone (2014)
Book 7: Big Nate Lives it Up (2015)
Book 8: Big Nate Blasts Off (2016)

All the Big Nate comic strip collections in order:
Book 1: Big Nate From the Top (2010) 
Book 2: Big Nate Out Loud (2011)
Book 3: Big Nate and Friends (2012)
Book 4: Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong (2012)
Book 5: Big Nate: Here Goes Nothing (2012)
Book 6: Big Nate Makes the Grade (2012)
Book 7: Big Nate All Work and No Play: A Collection of Sundays (2012)
Book 8: Big Nate: I Can’t Take It (2013)
Book 9: Big Nate: Genius Mode (2013)
Book 10: Big Nate: Game On! (2013)
Book 11: Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike (2014)
Book 12: Big Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild (2014)
Book 13: Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City (2015)
Book 14: Big Nate: Welcome to my World (2015)
Book 15: Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka (2016)
Book 16: Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs (2016)
Book 17: Big Nate: What’s a Little Noogie Between Friends (2017)
Book 18: Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie (2017)
Book 19: Big Nate: Silent But Deadly (2018)
Book 20: Big Nate Goes Bananas (2018)
Book 21: Big Nate Hug it Out! (2019)
Book 22: Big Nate: Payback Time! (2019)
Book 23: Big Nate: Blow the Roof Off! (2020)
Book 24: Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework (2020)
Book 25: Big Nate: In Your Face! (2021)
Book 26: Big Nate: Aloha! (2021)
Book 27: Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins (2022)
Book 28: Big Nate: Release the Hounds(2022)
Book 29: Big Nate: Nailed It (2023)
Book 30: Big Nate: Move It or Lose It (2023)
Book 31: Big Nate: This Means War (2024)
Book 32: Big Nate: Remain Calm (2024)
Book 33: Big Nate: Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath (2024)
Book 34: Big Nate: No Harm Done! (2025)
Book 35: Big Nate: Code Red! (March 2026)

Big Nate Activity Books:
Book 1: Big Nate Boredom Buster (2011)
Book 2: Big Nate Fun Blaster (2012)
Book 3: Big Nate: Doodlepalooza (2013)
Book 4: Big Nate: Laugh-O-Rama (2014)
Book 5: Big Nate: Puzzlemania (2016)

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Book 1
Book 1

The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World

Meet classic comic-strip character Big Nate - The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World - as he stars in his own super-... MoreThe Boy with the Biggest Head in the World

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Book 2
Book 2

Big Nate Strikes Again

Big Nate is back starring in the second instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce,... MoreBig Nate Strikes Again

(7 reviews) 5 7
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Book 3
Book 3

Big Nate on a Roll

Big Nate is back, starring in the third instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce,... MoreBig Nate on a Roll

(13 reviews) 5 13
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Book 4
Book 4

Big Nate Goes for Broke

Big Nate is back in the fourth instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who insp... MoreBig Nate Goes for Broke

(8 reviews) 5 8
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Book 5
Book 5

Big Nate Flips Out

Big Nate is back the fifth instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired... MoreBig Nate Flips Out

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 6
Book 6

Big Nate in the Zone

Big Nate is back the sixth instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired... MoreBig Nate in the Zone

(12 reviews) 5 12
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Book 7
Book 7

Big Nate Lives it Up

This is the 7th novel in the bestselling Big Nate series! And with a new kid to convince that his school's the coolest, ... MoreBig Nate Lives it Up

(7 reviews) 5 7
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Book 8
Book 8

Big Nate Blasts Off

The 8th title in the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series! With a new crush, and the annual Mud Bowl coming up, ca... MoreBig Nate Blasts Off

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Book 9
Book 9

Big Nate: From the Top

Big Nate, a.k.a. middle schooler Nate Wright, is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the wunderkind creatio... MoreBig Nate: From the Top

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Book 10
Book 10

Big Nate Out Loud

Big Nate, a.k.a. middle schooler Nate Wright, is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the wunderkind creatio... MoreBig Nate Out Loud

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 11
Book 11

Big Nate and Friends

Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip distributed by Newspaper Enter... MoreBig Nate and Friends

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Book 12
Book 12

Big Nate Compilation 1: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

A super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate’s long running, much-loved comic ... MoreBig Nate Compilation 1: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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Book 14
Book 14

Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka

There's never a dull moment with Nate Wright in the picture. Whether getting caught playing table football in the librar... MoreBig Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka

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Book 14
Book 14

Big Nate Makes the Grade

Nate Wright is known to his pals and teachers for many things, his penchant for mischief and his school record for deten... MoreBig Nate Makes the Grade

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 15
Book 15

Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs

It's one, two, three strikes, you're out, as the Cream Puffs seek sweet revenge! Here come the Cream Puffs!  Nate and hi... MoreBig Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs

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Book 16
Book 16

Big Nate: I Can't Take It!

The second collection of all-colour SundayBig Natecartoons! Big Nate All Work and No Play,the first all-Sunday collectio... MoreBig Nate: I Can't Take It!

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 16
Book 16

Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?

Nate Wright’s a winner--in his own mind, anyway. So when things go wrong, he’s at a loss to explain why. How does his so... MoreBig Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?

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Book 17
Book 17

Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie

  Need a way to shut up some snooty kid when he gloats about his private school? Looking for the perfect response when y... MoreBig Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie

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Book 18
Book 18

Big Nate: Silent But Deadly

Middle school is a breeding ground for mischief and dreaming big for Big Nate and his pals! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING A... MoreBig Nate: Silent But Deadly

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 18
Book 18

Big Nate: Game On!

Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate. Nate is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the al... MoreBig Nate: Game On!

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 19
Book 19

Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike

Nate Wright is a wisecracking 11-year-old who knows he's destined for greatness. Nate is the star of Big Nate, the daily... MoreBig Nate: Great Minds Think Alike

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 19
Book 19

Big Nate Goes Bananas!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! The last days of school are always the hardest, even if your least favorite teacher i... MoreBig Nate Goes Bananas!

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 20
Book 20

Big Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild!

Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip, which has been nationally syn... MoreBig Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild!

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 20
Book 20

Big Nate: Payback Time!

The latest in this NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING series Look out, Big Nate fans, it's Payback Time! In this newest Big Nate... MoreBig Nate: Payback Time!

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 21
Book 21

Big Nate: Hug It Out!

In this brand-new collection of comics from the New York Times bestselling series Big Nate, everyone's favorite sixth-gr... MoreBig Nate: Hug It Out!

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 21
Book 21

Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City

A sixth-grader's take on all things kid-related returns in this chronological collection of Big Nate, where annoying you... MoreBig Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City

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Book 22
Book 22

Big Nate: Welcome to My World

Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for deten... MoreBig Nate: Welcome to My World

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Book 31
Book 31

Big Nate: Blow the Roof Off!

Nate Wright's band, Enslave the Mollusk, is rocking the school open house—but can Nate keep his cool when his summer cru... MoreBig Nate: Blow the Roof Off!

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Book 32
Book 32

Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework

Middle school is back in session, and so is the New York Times bestselling series that's brightening the funny papers! R... MoreBig Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 33
Book 33

Big Nate: In Your Face!

Nate Wright's sixth-grade year is full of surprises—from soccer mishaps and teacher tirades to unexpected friendships. W... MoreBig Nate: In Your Face!

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 34
Book 34

Big Nate: Aloha!

Middle school has never been funnier! Prepare yourself for another round of shenanigans in the laugh-out-loud bestsellin... MoreBig Nate: Aloha!

(5 reviews) 5 5
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Book 35
Book 35

Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins

Duck for cover—Nate Wright’s latest schemes are flying fast! From launching baked goods in class to battling Dee Dee’s d... MoreBig Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 36
Book 36

Big Nate: Release the Hounds!

Nate Wright deals with middle school disasters, from nicknames gone wrong to clashing with Gina and tackling student lou... MoreBig Nate: Release the Hounds!

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 37
Book 37

Big Nate: Nailed It!

Sixth grader Nate Wright is on a hot streak—new luck, new laughs, and total chaos! From movie dates to bad haircuts, run... MoreBig Nate: Nailed It!

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 38
Book 38

Big Nate: Move It or Lose It!

A new comics collection featuring Big Nate, the star of the bestselling book series and the Emmy-nominated animated TV s... MoreBig Nate: Move It or Lose It!

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 39
Book 39

Big Nate: This Means War!

Now a hit animated series on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief... MoreBig Nate: This Means War!

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 40
Book 40

Big Nate: Remain Calm!

Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these new full-color comic strips fe... MoreBig Nate: Remain Calm!

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 41
Book 41

Big Nate: Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath

Sixth grade renaissance man Nate Wright is bombastic, enthusiastic, and larger than life. Middle grade readers will love... MoreBig Nate: Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 42
Book 42

Big Nate: No Harm Done!

Join sixth-grader Nate Wright in his latest laugh-out-loud Big Nate comic strip collection, packed with school antics, p... MoreBig Nate: No Harm Done!

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 43
Book 43

Big Nate: Code Red!

Mischievous, imaginative sixth-grader Nate Wright is a favorite of middle grade readers everywhere. Thanks to his hilari... MoreBig Nate: Code Red!

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Book 44
Book 44

Big Nate Boredom Buster 1

The perfect companion or introduction to the highly successful Big Nate books. Packed with laughs and 224 pages of creat... MoreBig Nate Boredom Buster 1

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Book 45
Book 45

Big Nate Fun Blaster

The perfect companion or introduction to the highly successful Big Nate books. Packed with laughs and 224 pages of creat... MoreBig Nate Fun Blaster

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Book 46
Book 46

Doodlepalooza

Packed with laughs, this companion to the bestselling Big Nate series is 224 pages of activities and fun! Big Nate is cr... MoreDoodlepalooza

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Book 47
Book 47

Big Nate: Laugh-O-Rama

Big Nate is back! This companion activity book to the bestselling Big Nate series is packed with laughs, activities and ... MoreBig Nate: Laugh-O-Rama

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Book 48
Book 48

Puzzlemania

Big Nate is back! This companion activity book to the bestselling Big Nate series is packed with laughs, activities and ... MorePuzzlemania

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Book 52
Book 52

Big Nate: No Worries!: Two Books in One

This double header of Big Nate adventures for middle grade readers includes all the comics from Revenge of the Cream Puf... MoreBig Nate: No Worries!: Two Books in One

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Book 53
Book 53

Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts

In this new collection of full-color Big Nate comics, Lincoln Peirce’s beloved sixth-grade mischief-maker is on a roll, ... MoreBig Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts

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Book 54
Book 54

Big Nate: Hero Time!: Two Books in One

Get twice the laughs with this double dose of middle-school mayhem from Big Nate and friends, featuring all of the comic... MoreBig Nate: Hero Time!: Two Books in One

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