Big Nate Books in Order
American book series and comic strip by Lincoln Peirce
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 a middle school student who is extremely confident. In the novel by Lincoln Peirce, he manages to get detention from every one of his…
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Buy on Amazon2010 · Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate is stuck with Gina, his all-time enemy, on a class project for his least favorite teacher, Mrs Godfrey, aka Godzilla. Gina also ends up on…
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate: On a Roll is a fiction novel by American cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, based on his comic strip Big Nate. It is the third book in the Big Nate…
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Buy on Amazon2012 · Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Goes for Broke is a 2012 realistic fiction novel by American cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, based on his Big Nate comic strip. It is the fourth…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate: Flips Out is a children's fiction novel written and illustrated by American cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, the fifth book in the Big Nate novel…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate: In the Zone is a children's novel by American cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, based on the comic strip Big Nate. It is the sixth book in the Big…
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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
Big Nate Blasts Off is a 2016 book written by Lincoln Peirce. It is the successor to Big Nate Lives It Up and the final book in the novel series.…
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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 - 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 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
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 - 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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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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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 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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Buy on Amazon2014 · Lincoln Peirce
A Big Nate comic collection packed with jokes, gags, and laugh-out-loud strips starring Nate and the P.S. 38 gang. The humor comes fast as Nate…
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Buy on Amazon2014 · Lincoln Peirce
This comic compilation follows Nate's quest to be seen as cool and well-liked at school, despite his constant run-ins with teachers and rivals. His…
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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 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 Amazon2015 · Lincoln Peirce
A greatest-hits collection gathering some of the most memorable Big Nate comic strips. Fans revisit Nate's funniest schemes, rivalries, and…
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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, say good-bye to dork city
2015 · Lincoln Peirce
A Big Nate comic compilation following Nate's efforts to shake off his dork reputation and prove he's cooler than people think. His self-image…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Lincoln Peirce
An activity book filled with Big Nate drawing exercises, doodle prompts, and comics. Readers sketch and scribble their way through challenges…
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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 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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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 53 books by Lincoln Peirce , published between 1992–2024.
Where can I buy the Big Nate books?
Each title above links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.