All Work and No Play
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 2.5 hour read

All Work and No Play

Written by Lincoln Peirce

A sixth grader battles school detentions while dreaming of cartoonist fame.

4.5 Goodreads · 2,294 ratings
144 pages· 13,479 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· ~440L
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Meet Nate Wright, an eleven-year-old with a knack for breaking school records—in detentions. Armed with a No. 2 pencil and boundless ambition, Nate navigates the chaos of middle school, from overzealous teachers to questionable cafeteria food. Despite the odds, he dreams of becoming a renowned cartoonist. Will his big dreams survive the daily grind of school life? Dive into Nate's world of humor and mischief, where every day is a new adventure.

From the publisher

Big Nate is big news! Big Nate books have sold more than 4.5 million copies and been on the New York Times best-seller list for more than a year. Enjoy more than two years of Sunday cartoons, portraying the colorful life of Nate Wright. This spunky eleven-year-old holds the school record for detentions and is in little chance of losing that distinction, but that doesn’t stop him from dreaming big! He’s a self-described genius, a sixth-grade renaissance man, and a full-fledged believer in his future as a cartoonist. Equipped with a No. 2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is No. 1, Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
13,479
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~440L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about middle schoolBooks about habits and behavior
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~L
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
167326
Publication
Published
October 23, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781449425678

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