Book Series · 12 Books
In order from In a Class by Himself to Curse of the Puffy Shorts.
The Big Nate series is a set of 12 graphic novels by Lincoln Peirce, published between 2001 and 2019. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 220 pages.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, including a difficult teacher, a crush on a classmate, and a quest to break a world record.
12 books · Published 2001–2019
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, including a difficult teacher, a crush on a classmate, and a quest to break a world record.
Middle schooler faces his nemesis in a class project and sports championship. Can he triumph or will chaos ensue?
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and rivalries while trying to win a customized skateboard by selling wall hangings for his Timber Scout troop.
Nate faces off in a snow-sculpture showdown against school rivals. Can he lead his team to victory?
A middle school student navigates friendships, school, and personal growth.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school with the help of his friends and a new classmate.
Nate's crush and a headline-making fight lead to chaos. Can he recover?
A mischievous sixth grader navigates school with humor and chaos.
Nate faces chaos and rivalry. Can he prove his greatness?
Nate faces rivalry in scouts and a snow-sculpture showdown. Can he outsmart his foes?
A mischievous sixth-grader's antics lead to classroom chaos and epic pranks.
35 books · Published 2010–2026
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.
Navigate sixth grade chaos with Nate's hilarious misadventures and loyal friends.
A sixth-grade student navigates the challenges of middle school, including friendships, rivalries, and teachers.
A humorous collection of comic strips about a middle school student navigating friendships, sports, and growing up.
A humorous collection of comic strips about a sixth-grader's daily life and misadventures.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school.
Join Nate's hilarious school adventures and wisecracks in this comic collection.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and crushes.
Nate's sixth-grade antics lead to chaos, stress, and unexpected solutions.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.
Nate's dreams clash with reality as detentions, losses, and heartbreak loom.
Middle school chaos ensues as Nate juggles crushes, comebacks, and comical challenges.
Middle school mischief and mayhem await as Nate navigates chaos and comedy.
Nate faces summer chaos with jealous friends, mascot contests, and overripe bananas.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and crushes.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and crushes.
A sixth-grader navigates middle school and relationships.
Nate's homework crisis hinges on a gerbil's help. Will he escape detention?
Nate's plans go awry as he faces unexpected challenges and surprising similarities to his nemesis.
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and crushes.
Nate's antics stir chaos at school, but can he outwit his rivals and achieve his wild plans?
Nate's life is chaos: bad teammates, rivalries, and a sidelining injury. Can he turn it around?
Nate's luck turns, but chaos looms. Can he survive sixth grade's wild ride?
Middle school chaos erupts as Nate faces bullies, identity crises, and disastrous dates.
Nate faces off against rivals and authority in a battle of wits and pranks at P.S. 38.
Middle school chaos ensues as Nate navigates pranks, stress, and rivalries.
Nate's snack obsession spirals into chaos. Can he turn disaster into fun?
Nate's antics stir chaos and laughter at school, but will his bold moves pay off?
A sixth grader's mischief leads to record detentions and hilarious school antics.
Nate faces school antics, family rules, and unexpected pet love in a hilarious comic collection.
Nate's team faces defeat and unexpected challenges. Can they turn it around?
5 books · Published 2012–2021
Can Nate outsmart Mrs. Godfrey, or will his plan backfire?
Middle schooler Nate must save his soccer team from rivals.
Nate Wright plans to coast through school, but will his genius mode kick in when it counts?
Nate runs for office against popular kids. Can he win?
Join Nate's hilarious misadventures as he navigates school, detention, and cartooning chaos.
3 books · Published 2022–2023
A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.
Nate's pranks lead to unexpected chaos and hilarity at school.
Nate's band faces chaos, curses, and ghosts. Can they find harmony?
2 books · Published 2019–2020
Crayons bring Little Big Nate's drawings to life, sparking adventure.
6 books · Published 2012–2016
Dive into Nate's world of puzzles, comics, and creative fun. Can you outsmart boredom with his quirky crew?
Dive into endless fun with puzzles, mazes, and doodles in Big Nate Doodlepalooza.
Dive into puzzles and mysteries with Big Nate and friends.
Dive into puzzles and games with Big Nate's world of fun challenges.
Dive into a world of puzzles, comics, and creative challenges with Big Nate's activity book.
Dive into puzzles and mysteries with Big Nate and friends for endless fun and laughter.
There are 12 books in the Big Nate series. It began with Dibs on This Chair in 2001, and the newest book, Back to Back Hits, was published in 2019.
Start with In a Class by Himself and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.
The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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