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Big Nate: From the Top (Volume 1) Paperback – Illustrated, October 19, 2010

by Lincoln Peirce (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,105 ratings
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Big Nate is in a class by himself. This spunky 11-year-old holds the school record in detentions, but that doesn’t stop him from dreaming big!

Big Nate is taking it from the top—the top of the troublemaker's list!

Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for school detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance man. Kids everywhere can relate to Big Nate's daily battle against overzealous teachers, backbreaking homework, wimpy cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality. The volume that started it all, this collection features cartoonist Lincoln Peirce's signature comics packed with vintage flair and timeless school humor.
 
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    Big Nate TV Series Graphic Novel
  3. Print length
    224 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 1
  6. Lexile measure
    GN330L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Andrews McMeel Publishing
  9. Publication date
    October 19, 2010
  10. ISBN-10
    9781449402327
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1449402327
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"…In addition to the graphic storytelling, Nate’s cartoons interspersed among Peirce’s panels could provide teachers and librarians with great opportunities to incorporate this series into programs or lessons on cartooning and writing.” (Snow Wildsmith, Booklist)

“…if you’re looking for a new series to introduce your kids to this upcoming holiday season, chances are they’ll really like these collections.” (Rich Johnston, Bleeding Cool)

“Big Nate is super funny. I love these books.” (Appeal-Democrat)

About the Author

 Lincoln Peirce has been drawing the Big Nate comic strip for more than 20 years. Born in Ames, Iowa, Peirce grew up in Durham, New Hampshire. As a kid, he began creating his own strips in the sixth grade. Peirce taught high school in New York City and has created several animated pilots for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. He lives in Portland, Maine, with his family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1449402321
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (October 19, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781449402327
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1449402327
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN330L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 1
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Lincoln Peirce (pronounced "purse") is a New York Times bestselling author and cartoonist. His comic strip BIG NATE debuted in 1991 and appears daily in more than 400 newspapers worldwide and online at www.gocomics.com/bignate. His award-winning books for young readers include a series of BIG NATE illustrated novels (HarperCollins/Balzer @ Bray), an ongoing collection of BIG NATE compilations (Andrews & McMeel Publishers), and the MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS trilogy (Random House Children's Books). Lincoln says, "I try to write the sorts of books I would have loved reading when I was a kid." In 2022, a BIG NATE animated series produced by Nickelodeon Studios and John Cohen Productions premiered on the Paramount+ Network. A MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS animated series is currently in production by Nickelodeon Studios and Jane Startz Productions. Lincoln and his wife Jessica live in Portland, Maine, and have two children.

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I’ve never read a Big Nate book myself but my 9 year plows through them over and over. It’s the only series or book for that matter that he wants to read. I own every single one now and he’s always asking for more!
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Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest Book Ever
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
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Super funny. The first Big Nate I read was book 7, and the style of this one is a bit more enjoyable.
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Kaui
5.0 out of 5 stars I am a Nate series owner now
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As a general rule, I pooh-pooh "graphic" novels. To me, that's a euphemism for comics (Archie, anyone?) and really, all kids should be reading LITERATURE!!! Enter in one of my twin boys. He's a "reluctant reader" who took to Nate. He begged me to read Nate. Months of procrastination later, I picked on up and was surprised to find that I thought the books were honestly funny and, so long as the parent discusses with the child the meaning of sarcasm, irony and sardonic wit (and how that's all great in a book but NOT GOOD in real life) then the books are not only harmless, but a solidly constructive step towards reading "real" books. I know, readers of my review will be appalled at my literary snobbery. What can I say. I am a wanna-be erudite.

So, for "reluctant" readers, especially boys, this would be a relatively benign choice (v. Wimpy Kid which I don't like as much). For any other child, this is a reasonable addition as a funny alternative to literature. These would be good on a family vacation when everyone relaxes with a book in the afternoon. I would say target age is from 7-10ish. My boys are 8 and 10 and loved them.
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Bella G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book series and appropriate for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
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THIS. IS. AWESOME. It's the funniest books i have ever read. so i have a couple things- 1: on page 40 or so nate says that dogs are more important than cats. any Cat lovers out there (witch i am) i just want to say that cats are not like DUMB or anything cats are actually pretty strong! my fav animals are 1cat 2dog 3pandabear but my number 2 thing to say is that i am almost through the whole series because i LOVE your books! ok. bye!!!!:)
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Greg Filwett
4.0 out of 5 stars It was pretty funny and cool.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022
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It made me laugh and snicker! I enjoyed reading this book. I recommend it to my fellow friends. (Reviewed by an 8 year old.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars It was awesome!
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I liked the book overall, it just needs some more sense because it has a lot of funny, but COMPLETELY random strips, also if you could continue the normal series further, that would be AWESOME!

P.S. (to the author) You are my favorite comic/story author because your books are well made (except for the small problem in my review above) and intriguing and hard to stop reading!

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Your biggest fan, Matthew
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Jack Donahue
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
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Add his mom in one of your book's. There really good!!! I love this book and I think all of them are good I hope he keeps waiting and doing what he does best.
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Kellie Benware
5.0 out of 5 stars future good
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
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I have not read it yet but I believe it is a great book. If you are just starting to read this series it is very funny. Nate is a kid with a very funny life. He can get dumb at times though. His friend Francis will call him a moron sometimes but when Nate gets dumb,Francis corrects him. Nate also has a friend named teddy.He is usually on Francis's team. I don't know why it is called BIG NATE because he is not big. Maybe because he is the big character or something. In the book DIBS ON THIS CHAIR NATE has a girlfriend named Angie. I don't think she is in any other book. This book is going to be great. Trust me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023
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Stephen J Harbridge
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2024
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ROHITH KRISHNA
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
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Big Nate is taking it from the top.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's the best of all times! And the funniest🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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I love the Big Nateseries. Personally I think it's the best book ever. I am expecting a new one Lincoln Peirce.
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Fabienne
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bien fait et amusant
Reviewed in France on April 15, 2013
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J'ai pris ce livre pour mes élèves en formation d'anglais.
Il est amusant, bien dessiné et écrit et on retrouve tout le vocabulaire de base (et plus) nécessaire pour maitriser la langue.
Il est très apprécié.
Je le recommande vivement.
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Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great shape fast delivery
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2021
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Great shape and fast delivery grandson loves it
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