Big Nate Books in Order
Lincoln Peirce's middle-grade series follows wisecracking sixth-grader Nate Wright and his friends at P.S. 38, told through eight illustrated chapter-book novels (2010-2016) plus a long run of companion comic-strip collections, treasuries, and activity books drawn from the syndicated newspaper strip.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonBig Nate - In a Class by Himself
2010 · Lincoln Peirce
Nate Wright is sure a fortune cookie was right when it promised he'd surpass everyone else, but his day at P.S. 38 quickly turns into a…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Lincoln Peirce
When Nate gets stuck on a Timber Scouts fleece-ball team with the school's least athletic kids, the odds of beating his rival Gina's squad look slim.…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Lincoln Peirce
Nate throws himself into a Timber Scouts fundraising contest, certain that selling the most wall hangings will win a sweet prize. But when the new…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Lincoln Peirce
A scheduling shake-up forces the kids of P.S. 38 into temporary classrooms at rival Jefferson Middle School, home of Nate's nemesis Randy and a…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Lincoln Peirce
After his beloved Femme Fatality comic figurine goes missing, Nate suspects his dad accidentally tossed it out. His frantic search collides with a…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Lincoln Peirce
Down on his luck, Nate borrows a 'lucky foot' charm from a classmate and suddenly everything starts going his way at school and on the sports field.…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Lincoln Peirce
P.S. 38 is being renovated, so Nate's class is bused to a new building, and a friendly exchange student named Breckenridge Puffington III arrives.…
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Buy on Amazon2016 · Lincoln Peirce
Nate gets paired with the brainy, irritating Artur for a science fair project just as a comet is rumored to pass overhead. Between a demanding…
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Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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Buy on Amazon1992 · Lincoln Peirce
Nate navigates the social chaos of elementary school life, facing the typical challenges of friendship, bullies, and growing up. His overconfident…
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Buy on AmazonBig Nate - I Smell a Pop Quiz!
2008 · Lincoln Peirce
This collection of Big Nate comic strips follows Nate through the everyday misadventures of sixth grade, from pop quizzes and detentions to scheming…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Lincoln Peirce
A compilation of Big Nate newspaper comics tracing Nate's daily run-ins with teachers, classmates, and his own outsized ego. Expect schemes, sports,…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Lincoln Peirce
This comic compilation spotlights Nate alongside his best friends Francis and Teddy as they navigate school, sports, and scheming together. The…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Lincoln Peirce
An activity book packed with Big Nate-themed puzzles, games, doodles, and comics. Fans get to draw, solve, and laugh their way through challenges…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Lincoln Peirce
A collection of Big Nate comic strips showcasing Nate's loud personality as he battles homework, teachers, and rivals while declaring himself…
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Buy on AmazonBig Nate - All Work and No Play
2012 · Lincoln Peirce
A Big Nate comic collection chronicling Nate's never-ending grind of homework, detention, and dodging chores, all while insisting he's too talented…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Lincoln Peirce
An activity book bursting with Big Nate puzzles, mazes, trivia, and drawing prompts. Readers join Nate and friends for a blast of games and…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Lincoln Peirce
A collection of Big Nate comic strips following Nate's confident leaps into new schemes, crushes, and showdowns with Mrs. Godfrey. As usual, his big…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Lincoln Peirce
This comic collection follows Nate's uneasy relationship with school and grades, as he tries to outsmart tests and teachers rather than actually…
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Buy on AmazonBig Nate - Welcome to my World
2012 · Lincoln Peirce
Nate welcomes readers into his world with a humorous personal tour, showcasing his singular perspective on school, friends, and the ridiculous…
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Buy on AmazonBig Nate - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
2012 · Lincoln Peirce
A compilation of Big Nate comics in which Nate's grand plans repeatedly run headlong into reality. From crushes to contests, his optimism guarantees…
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Buy on AmazonBig Nate -- Dibs on This Chair
2013 · Lincoln Peirce
Nate stakes his claim on the perfect chair and stubbornly defends it against all comers, turning a simple piece of furniture into the center of an…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Lincoln Peirce
An activity book combining Big Nate doodling challenges, drawing prompts, and comics. Fans get to scribble and create alongside Nate and his…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Lincoln Peirce
A collection of Big Nate comics centered on competition, from sports to school contests, where Nate's love of winning fuels the action. His rivalries…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Lincoln Peirce
This comic compilation leans into Nate's belief in his own brilliance as he tackles school challenges his own way. The strips chronicle his clever…
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Buy on AmazonBig Nate - Great Minds Think Alike
2013 · Lincoln Peirce
A Big Nate comic compilation that pairs Nate with friends and rivals in schemes, sports, and classroom showdowns. The strips play up Nate's…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Lincoln Peirce
A Big Nate comic collection capturing Nate at his most exasperated, pushed to the limit by teachers, siblings, and bad luck. The everyday…
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2013 · Lincoln Peirce
Nate dives into summer fun at a pool or camp setting, where his enthusiasm and competitive nature create hilarious clashes with friends and…
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Big Nate -- Pray for a Fire Drill
2013 · Lincoln Peirce
An activity and comic book full of Big Nate games, puzzles, and strips themed around escaping the boredom of school. Readers join Nate in wishing for…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Big Nate books in?
Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reflected in publisher (HarperCollins/Andrews McMeel) and bookseriesinorder listings Start with “Big Nate - In a Class by Himself.”
How many books are in the Big Nate series?
We list 8 books by Lincoln Peirce , published between 2010–2016.
Where can I buy the Big Nate books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.