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Description
Sixth-grader Nate Wright deals with unwanted crushes, strict hall monitors, trick-or-treating shenanigans and more in this collection of comic strips by Lincoln Peirce. Text contains mild violence, bullying and disturbing imagery.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who thinks reading is boring, Big Nate comics might change their mind. Nate Wright is a sixth-grader who constantly finds himself in ridiculous situations whether he's trying to impress a girl, dodging strict hall monitors, or pulling off Halloween pranks gone wrong and the comic strip format makes every page feel quick and fun. It hits that sweet spot for kids in grades 4-8 who want something light and funny without a huge time commitment. Parents should know there's some mild slapstick humor, a bit of bullying between characters, and the usual middle school drama, but nothing too heavy it's mostly silly mischief that kids will find relatable. The humor is exactly what you'd expect from Lincoln Peirce: clever, self-aware, and full of personality. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid or other illustrated chapter books will probably gravitate toward this one right away.