Big Nate Books

Lincoln Peirce

Meet Nate Wright, a sixth-grader with an ego as big as his imagination, who believes he's destined for greatness. Despite his unwavering confidence, Nate's days are a chaotic whirlwind of near-disasters, from disastrous breakfasts to accidental confrontations with authority figures. He navigates the treacherous halls of middle school, armed with his own brand of humor and a fortune cookie's prophecy of future success. This hilarious series opener captures the everyday absurdities of school life through the eyes of a truly unforgettable character.

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright is back and ready to conquer middle school, but his nemesis Gina Hemple is determined to thwart his every move. As Nate navigates the treacherous waters of school rivalries, friendships, and the ever-present threat of detention, he must find a way to outsmart Gina and prove his ultimate superiority. This hilarious installment in the beloved series explores themes of competition, perseverance, and the everyday absurdities of school life through Peirce's signature witty and energetic style.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is convinced a fortune cookie has predicted his greatest day ever—and he is determined to discover exactly what achievement awaits him. As he pursues romance, artistic glory, and a shot at breaking a world record, Nate’s schemes lead to comic misunderstandings, escalating trouble, and plenty of detention. With its lively blend of schoolyard rivalry, friendship, family dynamics, and over-the-top ambition, this humorous middle-grade adventure captures the chaos of growing up through Nate’s irrepressible perspective. Based on the popular comic strip, it showcases Lincoln Peirce’s signature cartoon-style wit and fast-paced storytelling.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is convinced he’s destined for greatness, but a disastrous morning quickly puts his confidence—and his patience—to the test. As Nate competes in a wintry snow-sculpture showdown and chases victory in fleeceball, he must also survive a class project with his greatest enemy, Gina, and the terrifying Mrs. Godfrey. Packed with school rivalries, comic misadventures, and the everyday dramas of middle school, this fast-paced realistic fiction novel delivers big laughs and plenty of heart. Based on the popular comic strip, it showcases Lincoln Peirce’s witty, energetic style and captures the chaos of growing up.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is a talented cartoonist, a champion of detention, and spectacularly messy—and his carelessness puts his best friend Francis in serious trouble. Desperate to clean up his act and repair their friendship, Nate turns to an unusual solution that changes his life at school in ways he never expected. Packed with comic misadventures, embarrassing moments, schoolyard rivalries, and plenty of illustrations, this installment explores friendship, responsibility, self-acceptance, and learning to laugh at yourself. Lincoln Peirce’s energetic, joke-filled style makes Nate’s latest adventure an entertaining read for fans of humorous school stories.

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright is convinced that today is destined to be his greatest day ever—but figuring out exactly why proves harder than expected. Fueled by a mysterious fortune-cookie prediction, Nate throws himself into a series of ambitious schemes, from winning Jenny’s attention to setting a world record and outshining his longtime rival, Artur. As his plans collide with school rules, embarrassing mishaps, and an ever-growing stack of detention slips, Nate’s confidence and creativity are tested at every turn. Packed with cartoon-style humor, lively illustrations, and the unmistakable chaos of middle school, this installment delivers a fast-paced adventure about friendship, competition, and learning to live up to your own expectations.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright has a crush on Ruby, the new girl at school—but when his rivalry with bully Randy Betancourt takes center stage, winning her attention becomes more complicated than ever. Between preparing for the high-stakes Mud Bowl, defending his comic creations in the school paper, and confronting the possibility of a family move, Nate finds himself navigating more trouble than usual. With its signature blend of witty humor, schoolyard antics, and comic-strip storytelling, the book explores friendship, bullying, family change, and the difference between teasing and genuine cruelty. It offers an especially thoughtful and satisfying chapter in Nate’s ongoing adventures as he begins to show greater maturity without losing his mischievous spirit.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is convinced he is destined for greatness—even when his latest schemes, school assignments, and athletic ambitions go hilariously off track. Surrounded by loyal friends, fierce rivals, exasperated teachers, and the ever-present threat of detention, Nate tackles the triumphs and embarrassments of middle school with boundless confidence. Packed with comic mischief, sharp observations, and laugh-out-loud classroom chaos, this collection captures the energy, imagination, and awkwardness of growing up.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is a spirited, comics-loving troublemaker whose big plans at Public School 38 rarely go as expected. Alongside his friends Francis, Teddy, and Dee Dee, Nate navigates school rivalries, awkward crushes, detention, family frustrations, and the everyday challenges of growing up—with plenty of mishaps along the way. The stories celebrate friendship, individuality, creativity, and resilience through fast-paced comic humor and sharply observed schoolroom chaos. Ideal for young readers, this collection captures the irreverent energy and expressive cartoon style that make Nate’s adventures so entertaining.

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright is convinced he’s destined for greatness when a fortune cookie predicts that he will surpass everyone else—but sixth grade has a way of turning ambition into chaos. As he races through classes, crushes, rivalries, detention slips, and increasingly ridiculous attempts to set a world record, Nate’s confidence and impulsive schemes keep landing him in trouble at Public School 38. Packed with schoolyard humor, friendship, family antics, and the comic frustrations of growing up, this fast-paced story captures Nate’s rebellious spirit and larger-than-life imagination. Lincoln Peirce’s energetic, cartoon-inspired style makes every misadventure laugh-out-loud entertaining.

Lincoln Peirce

Welcome to the world of Nate Wright, a spirited sixth grader whose big ideas, impulsive schemes, and unmistakable confidence turn ordinary school days into extraordinary misadventures. Alongside his loyal friends Francis and Teddy, Nate tackles detention disasters, sports mishaps, music mayhem, homework shortcuts, and the daily challenges of life at Public School 38. Through fast-paced comic strips and expressive illustrations, the collection explores friendship, teamwork, peer pressure, self-discovery, and the struggle to fit in without losing your individuality. With its relatable characters, accessible format, and energetic visual humor, it is an entertaining choice for middle-grade readers and fans of funny graphic storytelling.

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright is a spirited sixth grader with a talent for sarcasm, schemes, and turning ordinary school days into spectacular disasters. Alongside his friends Francis, Teddy, and Dee Dee, Nate tackles rivalries, crushes, classroom showdowns, and the everyday challenges of life at Public School 38—usually with more confidence than common sense. This collection of comic strips captures Nate’s rebellious personality, comic misadventures, and complicated relationships with his teachers, classmates, and family. Packed with sharp humor and lively illustrations, it offers an entertaining portrait of school, friendship, and the wonderfully chaotic world of growing up.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is convinced that today is his day to shine—but at Public School 38, his schemes rarely go according to plan. Between trying to outdo a classmate, impress his crush, outmaneuver his teachers, and avoid yet another detention, Nate turns an ordinary school day into a series of comic misadventures. With its lively illustrations, irreverent humor, and sharp observations about friendship, rivalry, family, and the trials of growing up, this installment captures middle school through the eyes of a spirited troublemaker who never gives up.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright considers himself a genius, even when his schemes, schoolwork, and competitive streak land him in trouble at Public School 38. Alongside his friends, Nate navigates rivalries with classmates and teachers, crushes, family frustrations, and the everyday disasters that seem to follow him everywhere. Blending lively comic strips with humorous prose, the book captures the chaos, confidence, and comic misadventures of an irrepressible kid who is determined to prove that his way is the right way.

Lincoln Peirce

Eleven-year-old Nate Wright is convinced he is destined for greatness—even if his latest schemes usually land him in detention. As he navigates the chaos of middle school, Nate faces classroom challenges, friendship drama, and plenty of opportunities to prove that his big ideas are every bit as brilliant as he believes. Packed with pranks, comic mishaps, and the irrepressible energy of its young hero, this entertaining story explores growing up, fitting in, and finding humor in everyday trouble. Lincoln Peirce’s signature blend of sharp wit, expressive cartoons, and relatable school-day adventures makes this a lively read for fans of the Big Nate comic strip and series.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is convinced that middle school is conspiring against him—and his latest string of mishaps seems to prove it. Between ruined homework, school disasters, detention, rivalries, crushes, and clashes with teachers, Nate and his friends turn everyday problems into wildly entertaining adventures. Full of comic misunderstandings, rebellious energy, and the ups and downs of growing up, this lively story captures the chaos of school life through the eyes of a good-natured troublemaker. Lincoln Peirce’s fast-paced humor and expressive cartoon style make it an engaging choice for readers who enjoy mischief, friendship, and laugh-out-loud school adventures.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is convinced that popularity is within reach—if only he can navigate the chaos of Public School 38 without landing in detention. Alongside his loyal friends, Nate faces school rivalries, embarrassing mishaps, crushes, and the everyday challenges of being an outspoken kid who rarely thinks before he acts. With its lively comic panels, exaggerated humor, and spirited narration, the story explores friendship, confidence, school life, and the difference between standing out and fitting in. Lincoln Peirce’s signature blend of clever cartoons and laugh-out-loud misadventures makes this an entertaining choice for fans of humorous middle-grade fiction.

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright is back with more school-day mayhem, ill-fated schemes, and laugh-out-loud misadventures. From a mysterious allergy to Mrs. Godfrey and a wild snowball fight to locker chaos, homework disasters, and a disastrous run-in with Randy, Nate’s plans rarely go as expected. His complicated love life takes center stage as friendship troubles and an after-school challenge raise the stakes. Presented in Lincoln Peirce’s signature full-color comics style, this collection delivers irreverent humor, energetic storytelling, and the everyday chaos of middle school.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is determined to make his mark at Public School 38, even if his plans usually lead to pranks, detention, and spectacularly embarrassing mishaps. Surrounded by best friends, school rivals, teachers, and an especially complicated crush, Nate faces the everyday challenges of middle school with confidence, creativity, and very little caution. Packed with comic energy, classroom chaos, and big-hearted humor, this installment explores friendship, rivalry, growing up, and the unpredictable consequences of doing things Nate’s way.

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright is determined to leave his reputation as the school’s resident troublemaker behind and prove he can fit in with a new crowd—but middle school has other plans. Between chaotic school events, ill-fated musical experiments, outrageous pranks, and sports-related disasters, Nate’s attempts at reinvention create one hilarious mishap after another. With its lively humor and keen observations about friendship, growing up, and the pressures of fitting in, this installment captures the comic absurdity of middle-school life through the eyes of its irrepressible young hero.

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright returns with another hilarious collection of misadventures, mishaps, and school-day chaos. Whether he is battling homework, clashing with teachers, navigating friendships, or dreaming up his next great scheme, Nate approaches every challenge with unstoppable confidence—and often disastrous results. Packed with energetic cartooning, sharp kid-friendly humor, and the familiar characters of P.S. 38, this installment celebrates individuality, friendship, and the everyday absurdities of growing up.

Lincoln Peirce

Nate Wright’s knack for turning ordinary days into extraordinary trouble is on full display as he tackles babysitting duties, basketball-team challenges, and the everyday chaos of sixth grade. With his friends, rivals, teachers, and family along for the ride, Nate navigates friendship, competition, crushes, and classroom conflicts in his own wildly unconventional way. Packed with comic misadventures, spirited illustrations, and playful humor, the collection explores growing up, school life, and the consequences of acting before thinking. A lively choice for readers who enjoy fast-paced, irreverent fun and larger-than-life characters.

Lincoln Peirce

Middle school mischief, holiday festivities, and classroom chaos take center stage as Nate navigates run-ins with his friends, his nemesis Gina, and the teachers who seem determined to make his life difficult. Always confident in his own unconventional ideas, Nate launches a short-lived campaign while juggling pranks, rivalries, and the everyday frustrations of school. Filled with comic-strip humor, lively illustrations, and playful banter, the story explores friendship, ambition, school life, and the consequences of acting before thinking. It is a fast, entertaining read for children who enjoy irreverent humor and larger-than-life characters.

Lincoln Peirce

When Nate Wright receives a fortune promising that he will surpass everyone else, the sixth-grader becomes determined to discover what great achievement is in store. Between classroom schemes, a poetry assignment, school rivalries, a crush on Jenny, and an ill-fated attempt to set a world record, Nate’s quest quickly turns into another day of comic chaos at Public School 38. Surrounded by friends, teachers, and classmates—and armed with more confidence than good judgment—Nate navigates the ups and downs of middle school with his trademark rebellious spirit. Filled with witty humor, lively illustrations, and relatable lessons about friendship, ambition, and growing up, this adventure captures the fun and frustration of being a kid.

LINCOLN PEIRCE

Sixth-grader Nate Wright is back, determined to make middle school as entertaining—and chaotic—as possible. Between school pranks, looming detentions, competitive classmates, embarrassing crushes, and run-ins with teachers, Nate’s big ideas repeatedly threaten to blow the roof off Public School 38. With help from his loyal friends and a healthy dose of misplaced confidence, he faces each mishap with humor, energy, and rebellious charm. Blending comic-strip wit with an affectionate look at friendship, family, and the everyday challenges of growing up, this installment is classic Big Nate fun for fans of laugh-out-loud school adventures.

Lincoln Peirce

Sixth-grader Nate Wright turns an ordinary school day into a hilarious disaster zone when classroom antics, low-flying corn muffins, and a clash with the formidable Mrs. Godfrey send his mischief into overdrive. Alongside his friends, Nate navigates rivalries, crushes, friendship drama, and the everyday challenges of middle school—often with consequences he never quite sees coming. Packed with snappy dialogue, cartoon illustrations, and irreverent humor, this entertaining installment captures the chaos, camaraderie, and resilience of growing up. It is a lively, reassuring read for fans of school comedy and readers who recognize that even the biggest messes can become memorable adventures.