Nate Wright and his unforgettable friends star in this funny, fast-paced Big Nate comic collection full of school-day chaos and big laughs.

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Sixth-grader Nate Wright is on top of the world . . . with a little help from his friends! His best buddies, Francis and Teddy, stick with Nate through thick and thin (usually thin) and have seen it all: Nate's disastrous love life, his chess tournament trash talking, even his misguided attempt to be a “bad boy.”

Along the way, Nate and his pals are joined by Artur, the gentle exchange student who's popular with almost everyone. And don't forget Gina, the teacher's pet who gets an “A” . . . for annoying. They're all here in this collection of full-color comic strips, featuring the latest in Nate's most hilarious adventures.

Big Nate and Friends combines comic-strip storytelling with expressive artwork and relatable friendship dynamics kids instantly connect with. The accessible, full-color format helps make reading fun and approachable for reluctant readers and independent readers alike.

Funny friendship-focused comic strips packed with middle school humor
Relatable social drama, rivalries, and school-day disasters
Fast-moving, illustrated storytelling designed for young readers
Excellent for reluctant readers ages 8–10
Great for fans of humorous graphic novels and comic collections

Spend time with Nate and his crew in a comic adventure full of friendship, chaos, and nonstop laughs.

About The Author

Lincoln Peirce

Lincoln Peirce has been drawing the Big Nate comic strip for more than 20 years. Born in Ames, Iowa, Peirce grew up in Durham, New Hampshire. As a kid, he began creating his own strips in the sixth grade. Peirce taught high school in New York City and has created several animated pilots for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. He lives in Portland, Maine, with his family.

Product Details

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (December 6, 2011)
Length: 224 pages
ISBN13: 9781449420437
Ages: 8 - 10

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Raves and Reviews

"This Big Nate adventure...brings to life Nate's funny mis-adventures using a black and white cartoon format that will especially lure non-readers. The result is a recommendation for any collection that looks for the cartoon format paired with a series of lively stories accessible to grades 3-4." (Midwest Book Review)

"Big Nate and Friends is a delight to read for all ages, and makes an excellent giftbook for kids, parents, or anyone with a sense of humor." (Midwest Book Review: The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf)

“In addition to the graphic storytelling, Nate’s cartoons interspersed among Peirce’s panels could provide teachers and librarians with great opportunities to incorporate this series into programs or lessons on cartooning and writing.” (Snow Wildsmith, Booklist)

“…if you’re looking for a new series to introduce your kids to this upcoming holiday season, chances are they’ll really like these collections.” (Rich Johnston, Bleeding Cool)

“Big Nate is super funny. I love these books.” (Appeal-Democrat)