Big Nate: Welcome to My World

Big Nate Graphic Novels #14

by Lincoln Peirce

Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance Man who lives with his dad and older sister and enjoys pestering his family and teachers with his sarcasm.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Childrens, Fiction, Humor, Middle Grade, Juvenile

176 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 25, 2015

About the author

Lincoln Peirce is a cartoon artist from Portland, Maine. He lives with his wife and two children, and occasionally gives lectures to students about cartoon creating. Peirce writes the comic strip "Big Nate". Peirce's comic strip, Big Nate, is featured as an island on the famous children's website, Poptropica. Big Nate appears as the first cartoon on The Maine Sunday Telegram in the comics section.

He studied art at Colby College in Maine were he began cartooning. He also studied at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture before teaching art and coaching basketball at a New York highschool for 3 years. He currently plays hockey with "an old men's league" and describes it as his best sport as a child. In an interview with the Washington Post, Peirce stated that his last name is pronounced "purse" and is not a misspelling of "pierce."

Lincoln Peirce was a member of the "Surviving as a Print Cartoonist" Panel at the Maine Comics Art Festival with fellow cartoonists Corey Pandolph (Barkeater Lake, Toby: Robot Satan, The Elderberries), Norm Feuri (Retail, Gill) and with Mike Lynch moderating. On the panel Lincoln revealed he is currently working with some animation and licensing projects including the addition of a Big Nate island to the online game Poptropica.

Reviews

[❀Aimee❀ Just one more page... · Rating 2 out of 5]

So this seems to be aimed at middle grade readers. I checked it out primarily to see if my son would like it. At this point it's still over his head (he's only 8).

This comic strip is only OK. I tried to remember what comics of this type I liked in middle grade. For me, the gold standard was Garfield and Calvin and Hobbes. While this book wasn't bad, it just wasn't as good as the ones I used to read at that age.

Thank you Netgalley for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Ellon · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars (it was okay)

I read this as part of the Big Nate: Very Funny!: Two Books in One compilation.

I got this book from the library because it was in the new book section and many of my students really like Big Nate. I had read one of the books before and wasn't a huge fan but wanted to give it a second chance. The more I read, the more I think about removing the books from my school library.

The comics are humorous enough to make me smile a few times but there are many jokes that don't seem appropriate for elementary school students (like the grandpa having a wife that is 40 years younger).

[Kai]

Awesome because it was supper funny.

[Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

655 stars! This is a collection of his comic strips. School's over, Dad! Ring! Ring! Ring! That's all I want to say, I guess.

[Gianluca Raimondo · Rating 5 out of 5]

And for some reason,a lot of people said "Welcome to my world"!

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Big Nate: Welcome to My World' by Lincoln Peirce is another laugh out loud collection featuring Big Nate and his friends and teachers.

Featured this time are strips about grandparent's day at P.S. 38 when Nate brings his grandparent's to school. Also Nate's attempts to get his dad to hand out candy at Halloween instead of tofu, and to make him fun lunches so that he can trade other kids for things. Nate works on becoming a lifeguard. He even gets a tutor to try to get 100% on his social studies test.

I'm a fan of these collections. I recommend them to friends of mine with younger readers, and they seem to be a big hit.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

[Zoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was AMAZING AND I LOVED IT SO MUCH I WENT HAHAHA HAHAHA 😆 THANKS FOR READING THIS STRANGE REVIEW (I just can’t be bothered; that’s my job,to lie on a sofa and not be bothered to do anything)😕

[Mark]

[CJTHECHICKEN · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like this book was good. But it could be better. It kept changing the story from problem to problem. Which I don't like. I like it staying on one topic. Which i think it should be. If it switches topics it should just be different books. Anyway each topic had very good detail and humor. For example one of Nates teachers would always give him detention. Even when his parents and his grandparents. If i were his parents i would get that teacher fired. The story had just the amount of characters. At least all the different topics had the same characters. But it would always add a character and lose a character depending on the topic. But yet again it is a comic book so I guess they are supposed to change topics a lot. I would give this story a 3.5 stars out of 5. I put 4 on the rating because it can't do half stars.

[Will Andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Big nate: welcome to my world starts in grandparents day at his school where he has to show his grandparents what modern day middle school looks like. It has then a whole bunch of funny stories in there. It ends on halloween.

[Hizam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m in love with these comic books ♥️

God every time I read them I don’t get disappointed ,they live up to my expectations..

[Dillon]

No matter how hard things get keep trying

[Elaine - Splashes Into Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating 3.5

Another great addition to the “Big Nate” series of books! This one introduces readers to lots of different aspects of Big Nate’s world - from members of his family, his friends, school, his teachers . . . you get the idea! The book comprises of lots of short comic strip style stories all starring Big Nate. They are hilarious, entertaining, colourful and appeal to young and old alike. They are a quick read, something children can ‘dip’ into and enjoy.

The stories are well structured, beautifully illustrated and very entertaining. They are one of those brilliant series that can actually help motivate reluctant readers to want to learn how to do so because they want to be able to access these stories independently. As usual with this type of book, I really wish more were produced with upper and lower case text to enable struggling readers to find it easier to access the text. Apart from that, my standard gripe, a great series which entertains and encourages children to read!

Thanks to the authors, publisher and NetGalley, too for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Netgalley provided an ebook copy in exchange for review

This is a graphic novel geared towards middle grade (Nate is in 6th grade) readers. We follow Nate through his everyday life of being a middle school student. The colored graphics remind me of the Sunday paper comics section (which I read every week). It is 177 pages long and is a compiled collection of shorter comics.

This took me back to my years spent in middle school. I was reminded of the horrible school lunches, mean teachers, kids with braces, art projects, Grandparents Day, and summer break. My favorite section is about Nate and an odd dog who is afraid squirrels, plays with cats, wears a wussy sweater and a collar that looks like a satellite dish. Nate teaches the dog to play Frisbee, Instead of fetching the Frisbee the dog picks it up and throws it like Nate did and accidentally whacks a mean, nerdy girl from school in the head with it. Nate and the dog hide behind a tree and manage to not get caught by the girl. This was fun to read.

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a graphic novel/comic book geared to middle grade students. Nate is in the 6th grade and he is that child that is always questioning, getting detentions and just a little obnoxious. There are stories that go on for several pages and some that are four panels short and sweet. This book takes us through Nate's everyday activities from school days, summer holidays and his interactions with both his friends and other adults in his life. I loved the story about the cheez doodles. One serving is 6.5 doodles and Nate just could not deal with that. His father is a healthy food advocate. We meet his dog who is afraid of squirrels, his friends and his family. His interactions with the brainy Gina, his interactions with the teachers and other staff at his school and his hilarious attempts at various sports will all give kids a laugh and they will be able to identify with the characters in this book. The cartoons are cute and colourful.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Kristina Aziz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hi, my name is Kristina and this is my first Big Nate book. (hiiii, Kristina)

I really liked this collection of comics. Back in late elementary/middle school comics were a big percentage of the books I read. This collection certainly took me back there. It was an easy read that was entertaining and helped me unwind after a day of work.

I can see how some people would find the trope of a male protagonist who rebels against school a bit redundant, but I enjoyed this partly because it reminded me of those comics I read back in the day. Would I have liked it as much if Nate was a girl? I don't know.

Moment of truth: Would I pick this up in a library and read it? Yes. Would I buy this book in a bookstore? I probably would. If not for myself or a friend, then as a donation to a library.

[Joe S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nate wright's life is just like his locker its full of surprises. The monstrous of his teacher giving Nate and his grand parents pop quizzes. That's not all though he has a challenge to get a one hundred in on the social studies test and is determined to ge the grade. Nate goes through bad and good in his world. What will Nate do next, find out in Big Nate: Welcome to My World .

What i like about big Nate was that it mainly focused on Nate and some others during school. What I disliked about big Nate is that it didn't explain much about how and why he did all of his actions.

People who might like this book are people who are fans of Diary Of A Wimpy Kid then you will love Big Nate or if you just like to laugh.

[Nicole :0 · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book Big Nate Welcome to my world is such a fun comic book for a quick laugh. Nate's life is mostly like his locker: full of suprises His monstrous math teacher is mostly giving him a hard time because she thinks Nate talks to much.His horoscope states that he will become a soccer star and start a career. And worst of all he is forced to stop eating his favorite snack CHEEZ DOODLES! That would drive any kid crazy! Luckily, Nate is not just any kid he is the ultimate 6th grade survivor. When Everything was falling apart, he found a way to put it back together... but nobody sad it was going to be easy! I recommend this book to anyone who likes comic books and a realistic fiction comic book.

[Nickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son and I have read almost all of the Big Nate Books and look forward to each new edition. We particularly liked the part were Nate's grandparents toured his school. This Nate series has made my son enjoy reading. This is a book you will want to add to your children's collection. I rate this book a 5 out of 5! Thank you to Netgalley and to the Publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book for my honest opinion.

[Joseph Ryan-Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story's about a young boy called Nate who never keeps his locker neat, he's in sixth grade and he hates his social studies teacher Mrs Godfrey but he loves to spend time with his friends. I like this story because it's very funny. My favorite character is Nate because he's always energetic and full of surprises.

Yes I would recommend this story.

[Aiden Zaccardi · Rating 5 out of 5]

AESome just awesome


#big nate for life

[Lin Let · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big Nate is the one of the best comics with plenty of laughs and smiles. Always interesting that you'll be glued to the pages till the very end.
Overall: Extremely funny and witty

[Awesome Kaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, classic book with the occasional chuckle.

It's a good book. It's for readers who like to read a story about the struggles of a sixth grader.

[Melissa Namba · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy the Big Nate books. This one goes through studying for a social studies exam, lifeguard lessons in the summer, and more regular school stuff.

[Erin *BookDragon_Library* · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a favorite book for kids in our school library and one of my 9-year-olds favorite series. I found it more funny than I expected. I laughed out loud (well, chuckled is more like it) in some places even. It took me a bit to get used to the storyline switching. There are not chapters or story headers like in Catwad. Instead it switches from a 4-panel comic page to a 6-panel comic page. I do like full color comics like this myself so I guess I can't blame kids for liking them as well. What I really appreciated was that there isn't a lot of potty humor jokes. There are some references that I think are a little over my 3rd graders head and it reminds me a bit of the slices of humor in Disney/Pixas cartoons that is meant to entertain parents. A good series for those who enjoy Dogman, Captain Underpants and Catwad.

Note: Big Nate books come in many varieties so read carefully if purchasing to make sure you are getting what your kid wants. There are full-color comics, black and white clomics and then actual chapter books with some illustrations scattered throughout.

[Jordan Shaub · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big Nate: Welcome to My World, by Lincoln Peirce. Choice book #2, Quarter 1. This book is a graphic novel. In this book, you will find many unique characters, the main character is Nate, and his 2 friends, Teddy and Francis. When I first read this book, it reminded me of Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. If you have ever read any other book from this sires, you will like this book. This book is all about Nate's life. This book is a comedy also. This book shows how he just doesn't cooperate with his teachers and some students very well. In my opinion, this is a awesome book and an awesome book sires.

[Anu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book series ever! I really enjoyed reading this book I like the good humor of this book that it provides. This is the second best in the book series the best one is dibs on this chair so you could go check that book out this is good good good good author the author is amazing

Best book series ever! I really enjoyed reading this book I like the good humor of this book that it provides. This is the second best in the book series the best one is dibs on this chair so you could go check that book out this is good good good good author the author is amazing

[Rachelle Tang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome to Nate's World! A sixth-grader's life is full of suprises!!! From getting detention for being twenty seconds late to class to attending life saving lessons in summer!
Let's dive into his world and experience the humorous and bizarreness of his world. With the sassy girl Gina and the monstrous Mrs. Godfrey can you and Nate survive the sixth year? That's up to how you glue your problems together.

[Greyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the book a lot, the characters I already knew pretty well and so it was fun and entertaining to read and see the stories with them unfold. I really liked the fact I was able to see something and focus on something. It really helps me personally as such a visual person. I would recommend this book because it is not boring. Out of all the books in the world, this series is among the best.

[Anthony R. Maduzia · Rating 5 out of 5]

HILARIOUS!!!

I love at the end when a kid’s like, “ Are you a smurf?” And then Nate’s like,
“Why does he think I’m a smurf?” And then a girl is like, “Ooh! Are you a smurf like me??” And then Nate’s like, “Why, yes I am!” And then Francis is like, “Quick costume change.” I laughed for a whole 3 minutes!!! I actually love love LOVE your books, Lincoln Peirce! And along with your Max and The Midknights!