Big Nate Series

by Lincoln Peirce

An illustrated diary-style comedy series following an overconfident middle school student whose grand ambitions reliably collide with reality in entertaining ways. The books blend comic strip panels with chapter book narrative, making them a popular choice for reluctant readers and anyone who enjoys humor rooted in recognizable school-life situations.

Books in The Big Nate series in order:

In a Class by Himself Book cover
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1
In a Class by Himself
Recommended For Ages
10
+

A sixth-grader with an oversized ego and a talent for getting into trouble navigates school with irreverent humor and illustrated diary entries.

Big Nate Strikes Again Book cover
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2
Big Nate Strikes Again
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Nate is paired with his least favorite person for a school project and must navigate the partnership without completely destroying his chance at glory.

Big Nate on a Roll Book cover
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3
Big Nate on a Roll
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Nate's status as top fundraiser in his scout troop is threatened by a newcomer, setting off a fierce and funny competition.

Big Nate Goes for Broke Book cover
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4
Big Nate Goes for Broke
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Nate's school rivals challenge P.S. 38 to a sled competition, and Nate is determined to lead his school to victory no matter the cost.

Big Nate Flips Out Book cover
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5
Big Nate Flips Out
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Nate's messy habits get out of hand and cost him his friendship with Teddy, forcing him to tackle his most personal challenge yet.

Big Nate Lives It Up Book cover
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6
Big Nate Lives It Up
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Nate is assigned to show a new student around school and predictably turns it into an adventure that spirals out of control.

Big Nate Blasts Off Book cover
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7
Big Nate Blasts Off
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Nate's rivalry with Gina reaches new heights when they both run for student council, leading to chaos at every turn.

Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins Book cover
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10
Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
Recommended For Ages
10
+

Nate faces a fresh set of school disasters in this continuation of the beloved illustrated series, delivered with the same irreverent humor and diary-style format.