Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie

Big Nate Graphic Novels #18

by Lincoln Peirce

Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!

Join the unstoppable Big Nate for another round of middle school adventures! From homework and hygiene to hilarious hiijnks—no one quite does sixth grade like Nate and his friends.

Need a way to shut up some snooty kid when he gloats about his private school? Looking for the perfect response when your best friend joins the grammar police? Want a quick and easy way to out-snap even the snappiest comeback? Nate Wright has the a good old-fashioned wedgie!

The whole gang from P.S. 38 is back for more hijinks, hilarity, and underwear hoisting in this new collection of Big Nate comics. Can Chad somehow survive on a diet of kale and soy nuts? Are Jenny and Artur EVER going to break up? And how is Nate supposed to concentrate on baseball when he’s got a crush on his team’s new pitcher? See for yourself! Join Nate and the rest of the crew for another unforgettable round of middle school adventures!

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

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 29, 2017

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

[♛ Garima ♛ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is amazing! Nate always has ability to bring smile on my face.

And guess what? Jenny is back! I was pretty sad when she was transferred to Seattle and I really missed her.

this daily digest collection is having following parts

1. Nate falling for new quarter back Lila
2. Jenny's arrival back to PS 38
3. Francis' obsessions over correct grammar usage
4. Chad's diet with Soya nut and Kale
5. Nate's obsession over changing PS 38's mascot - BOBCAT

[Samira Lin]

i think it’s time to put my big girl pants back on and start reading actual books again.

[Nate · Rating 3 out of 5]

A funny, new addition to the Big Nate collections where Nate falls in love with the new pitcher, Jenny comes back, school starts, Chad goes on a diet, and other antics ensue. The comics in this book were of regular, Big Nate quality with characters well-formed, coloured, and consistently drawn (because don't you just hate when a good illustration of a character changes). The stories were of decent quality, my favourite being the Chad diet because there was a good punchline on every page. My favourite line in this book has to be "Historians are still debating that" because it is such a serious line, but the juxtaposition of its seriousness and Nate saying it just killed me.
A digital copy of this book was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

[Tony Laplume · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big Nate is amusing to revisit, too. Nate himself is kind of a delusional jerk, but he’s better than the Wimpy Kid, who’s the publishing phenomenon he had to chase to become relevant. But at least he succeeded!

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ordered the Comics Plus Library Edition with my Scholastic dollars from my spring book fair so I needed to see what all the fuss was about with Big Nate. I went into the book thinking it would be an average read, but I ended up really seeing it through the students' eyes and why they enjoy this series. I just might read more during this quarantine. As a school librarian and parent, I believe it is important for students read all types of books. I got a good chuckle out of this one!

[David H · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book it had great humor and comedy to make you laugh. It isn't a 5 because it has some repetitive jokes but overall this book is great book that is relatable because he is also a middle schooler who goes through school problems.

[Rae the Reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been reading Big Nate comics since my younger years. Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie is a compilation of comics about Nate Wright. From his newest crush, to his summer vacation and the dreaded return back to school, and, of course, a few good old-fashioned wedgies. Staring all the characters we've grown to know, love, and loathe, this is another addition to a great series.

A collection of comical fun for the whole family. Whether you're reading this with your kids or letting them read it on their own, it's a hoot. This is a great gift for those little ones in your life. There are even jokes for the older folks.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nate is his good, old self. In Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie he takes time to brush up on his grammar skills, his baseball finesse, and his detective sleuthing...all with questionable success. He is also finding time to dabble in romance now that Jenny is back in town. However, Jenny still wants absolutely nothing to do with Nate. But, Nate can be patient!

Full of humor and laugh-out-loud antics, this Big Nate will not disappoint fans.

[January Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Big Nate book! My only complaint is it wasn't longer lol! My son got me addicted to these!

[Zeydrian · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was kinda bad

[Cam · Rating 4 out of 5]

awesome

[Efrain · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another good enjoyable read for me because it was pretty funny. In the this book, there is a variety of things in this book like Nate playing baseball, going back to school and of course Ms. Godfrey. Nate also kinda reminds me from Charlie from Kid Appeal because most the things they do are the same! I would reccomend this book to 5th graders and middle schoolers. So basically I think you should read this book if you have a chance because I really liked it.

[Rod Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

Big Nate is good for the occasional chuckle, but the repetition of gags from volume to volume does wear on a constant reader.

[Paul Franco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just in case the title isn’t enough, the cover shows a kid giving another kid a wedgie. Believe it.
I’ve read this comic strip before, and despite the fact the main character is a total butt monkey it’s pretty funny, even hilarious at times. In this edition Nate’s back on the baseball team, though quickly benched for rapping from the outfield, falls in love for the millionth time, sees a past crush return from Seattle, offers to help dad with his manscaping, helps his buddy with a diet, binges on X-Files, and talks like Stewie from Family Guy.
Best lines:
“Historians are still debating that.” Works every time.
“Scooby Doofus!” Wish I’d thought of that.

[Jessi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nate is back in a book that mostly covers the summer. He's playing baseball again but Chester isn't their pitcher this year. Instead, Nate's dad calls one of Nate's old preschool playmates to come in and help out. Nate is crushing on her pretty hard until he finds out that Jenny has moved back to town. There is a storyline with Nate being astonished that Chad is getting so many signatures in his yearbook. Toward the end, we get a few strips with Mrs. Godfrey. Because how could this be a Big Nate book without her?

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a really good book i would give it A 100% OUT 100% if you are a kid you SHOULD read this book.




From, Amber

[Ellen Klock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nate Wright is back searching for romance by putting little notes on each girl's locker, helping his friend Chad lose some weight, and playing baseball on a team called the Cream Puffs. It's the end of another school year, time for yearbook signatures then summer vacation with baseball, the beach, and a trip to the fair. Gramps visits, Nate earns money so he can go to the movies, and his dog Spitsy continues to be an embarrassment. Ever unsuccessful in his various attempts at courtship, poor Nate is rejected by the new pitcher Lila, who already has a boyfriend, as well as his former love, Jenny, who's back in town and still with foreign exchange student Artur. Yet he has hope, so Nate takes on the role of Private Eye to discover who wrote the scrap of note he found which must indicate there's an admirer out there.

Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie by Lincoln Peirce is full of word plays, poetry, jokes, and humor achieved by taking ordinary events experienced by preteens and creating a twist which brings a smile and even a laugh to the reader. Nate is both clever and an idiot at the same time as he deals with not only his nemesis Mrs Godfrey (she always has the last word) but his sister Ellen, his dad, Randy the school bully, and tattle tale Gina. With his tag along friends, Albert and Francis, Nate finds himself in questionable situations, but he never gives up even if his actions result in an old fashioned wedgie.

My favorite sequence is when Nate is trying to adjust to summer vacation but keeps waking up at 6:30 in the morning. His solution: staying up all night watching TV and drinking Mountain Dew so he can finally sleep in until 9:30. Unfortunately it's PM not AM. Dad comments,"Time to readjust your readjustment."

A quick fun read perfect for middle schoolers who will relate to Big Nate's angst.

A thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review also appears on my blog, Gotta Read.

[Butty · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Wayne McCoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

'Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie' by Lincoln Peirce is another laugh out loud connection of comic strips starring perpetual middle-schooler Big Nate.

This time around, Nate's baseball team gets a new pitcher and Nate has a crush. There is the return of a character that hasn't been seen for a while. Grandpa visits without grandma. Nate gets detention. For some reason, the girls don't ask Nate to sign their yearbooks, but Chad is unusually popular.

Lincoln Peirce is consistently funny with this series, and even though the situations are similar in the collections, I still find funny stuff in these.

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

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son absolutely loves anything Big Nate! He literally inhales these books! There are not tons of books that a 8-11 year old will just sit down willingly, without any coercion and just read for pleasure! Big Nate captures the magic of youth and presents great stories with fun drawings! I think my kid forgets he is reading!!!
If you have a struggling reader or one who just doesn't enjoy reading, I highly recommend any of these! My son has read-and owns- every single one of these because he has such a good time reading them! In fact, I will catch him re-reading them!
Do yourself a favor and check these out!

[Mindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was not sure what to expect from my guest Big Nate book but I enjoyed it. I have read plenty of kids series and comics and this is one for pure lighthearted enjoyment. It reminded me a bit of diary of a wimpy kid in comic form. I will look forward to more lighthearted reading with the next book I pick up from the series.

I want to thank the publisher and netgalley for giving me a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I understand Big Nate comes from a whole series of books in a comic book-style, but this is the first that I've seen. It's a nice middle school-age friendly tale about Nate looking for love at school. It's a nice change to read a story in this format than just simple text, and I imagine young teens will enjoy reading this. In fact I really enjoyed it and I am definitely not a teenager! Definitely recommend as a bit of light-hearted reading for pre-teens.

[Jayden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book because Nate is on vacation and he tries to get his friends to yell at him so he can get used to his teacher yelling at him. His friends would not yell at him so he threw a Frisbee at someone to get them to yell at him. Nate also found a note that said " Ate is absolutely adorable" and Nate thought it was for him so he went on a hunt to find the girl and he found her but then he realized that it was not for him.

[Nicole Hazen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[marzena J. Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Gena Montgomery · Rating 2 out of 5]

I see why my middle school students love Big Nate, but I didn’t personally enjoy it at all. I would recommend it for any upper elementary or middle school age kiddo looking for a funny book, especially if they are reluctant readers. I mean, what was I expecting from a book with wedgie in the title?!?

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Itś a book about a 3 bestfriend and the go to school togerther and they play on the same baseball team.
NAte is the main charater and heś looking for a female for fevurary 14 and he put the same notes to 5+ girls and thry was telling him no cause he was being a hoe. This a book from a long series. Iĺl recommed it because this a good book and funny book from a good series.

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's back to 2013 for these strips, which probably means they've been published once or twice before now, either in colour (like here) or just black and white. Either way, he's consistently funny and clever, for a cartoon for this age group, and the books are still very, very likeable.

[Bunny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Received via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review

Big Nate is solid comedy gold for the younger spectrum of YA. I love buying these books for my 9-year old godson, and will continue to do so. Always a joy, and good for a chuckle.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

The latest in the Big Nate graphic novel series will not disappoint fans of Nate and his antics. Colorful, funny. Will also appeal to reluctant/struggling readers (especially true in middle school settings).