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Big Nate Makes the Grade: Volume 4

by Lincoln Peirce

Book 4 in Big Nate

Subject
Comics & Graphic Novels - Humorous
Age
6-8 years
Format
Trade Paperback
Pages
224
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Size
15.0 cm × 22.6 cm
ISBN
9781449425661
Nate Wright’s back with more chaos, laughs, and middle-school mischief in Big Nate Makes the Grade! From overflowing lockers and detention records to love poems gone wrong and science-class pranks, this full-color comics collection is unmissable.

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Sixth grader Nate Wright is back, bringing all his trademark mischief, chaos, and laugh-out-loud antics to a new school year. From his overflowing locker that’s half garbage dump, half treasure trove, to his unstoppable streak of detentions, Nate’s life at P.S. 38 is anything but ordinary. He tries (and fails) to impress his crush with a love poem, outsmart the brainy Gina in class competitions, and make his stoic science teacher laugh with increasingly outrageous pranks.

Big Nate Makes the Grade combines energetic comic-strip storytelling with relatable humor and expressive artwork to create an addictive reading experience for kids. The approachable, full-color format and quick pacing make this collection a strong choice for reluctant readers and fans of illustrated books.
Funny school stories featuring classroom mishaps and comic misunderstandingsFast-paced illustrated storytelling that keeps kids readingRelatable themes of friendship, competition, and growing upGreat for reluctant readers ages 8–10Ideal for fans of graphic novels, comics, and humorous chapter books
Follow Nate through another unforgettable round of middle school comedy and comic-strip fun.

About the author

Lincoln PeirceAuthor

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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What reviewers said

“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)
"...it really speaks to the middle school/middle grade age..." (Esther Keller, School Library Journal's "Good Comics for Kids" blog)
“Big Nate is super funny. I love these books.” (Appeal-Democrat)
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