Big Nate: From the Top Volume 1 - Paperback

by Lincoln Peirce (Author)

Nate Wright battles rivals, survives middle school madness, and delivers big laughs in this first Big Nate comic collection for young readers.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES!

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 juggling classes, family, soccer, and school crushes.

Kids everywhere can relate to Nate's daily battle against overzealous teachers, backbreaking homework, wimpy cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality. Join him as he runs for student government, becomes the school sleuth, and relaxes over zingers (and a dash of philosophy) with his friends.

Lincoln Peirce combines sharp humor with dynamic illustrations to create an addictive reading experience kids ages 8-10 love. With its accessible comic-strip format and timeless school situations, Big Nate: From the Top kicks off a series perfect for reluctant readers, independent readers, and fans of fast-moving humor.

• Funny middle school stories filled with competition and comic mishaps
• Highly illustrated, full-color pages that encourage independent reading
• Relatable themes of friendship, confidence, and growing up
• Quick-reading comics perfect for reading at home or on the go
• A great introduction to the bestselling Big Nate series

Step into Nate's world of big personalities, bigger problems, and nonstop comedy.

Author Biography

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.