Big Nate Stays Classy: Two Books in One

by Lincoln Peirce

A special Big Nate volume including all of the full-color comics from Big From the Top and Big Nate Out Loud.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES!

Nate Wright is determined to stand out—but his big ideas rarely go according to plan. Whether he’s trying to impress classmates, survive another school day, or avoid total embarrassment, Nate’s adventures always lead to hilarious consequences.

Perfect for newcomers and fans of the series, Big Stay Classy delivers quick laughs and relatable middle school moments with the first two books in the Big Nate comic strip series.

Books

Big From the Top – The kickoff to the popular 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. Join him as he runs for student government, becomes the school sleuth, and relaxes over zingers (and a dash of philosophy) with his friends.

Big Nate Out Loud – The second volume in the series follows sixth grader Nate Wright through all his trademark shenanigans—pranks, classroom chaos, dodging homework, rocking out with his band, and navigating the ups and downs of friendship, sports, and family life.
Laugh-out-loud comic strips featuring Nate’s biggest school-day disastersRelatable middle school humor packed with personality and chaosQuick-reading format ideal for reluctant and independent readers ages 8-10Expressive illustrations throughout the collectionA fun choice for readers who love graphic novels and comics
Join Nate for another round of unforgettable middle school comedy and comic-strip fun.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Middle Grade

448 pages, Paperback

Published June 2, 2020

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

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Uummmmmm

This wasn't what I expected.
I expected a continue of where we left off with Nate and Trudy. I didn't expect this. Nonetheless, Big Nate is great, and I still love it!

[Baths]

Ok

[YashasRudra · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a banger of a book.
It is so silly, funny, and weird who thought the sloppy dumb kid would be a chess GOD! and every person who has read this book will agree that it is definitely a gift. oh and his comics are the best/
his comics define the phrase 'expectations vs reality '. Even though the book is about Nate we all have to agree the Gina and Arthur are the best characters

[Ashley J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yeahhhhhhhhhh

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[Staley Dandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I think about this book is that I like how the comics actually have long sentences in them. And that Nate had to go through his dad trying his hardest to play with him and spend time with him. And in the second book its Nate trying to get most of his friends back after summer break and they have to go to school the very next day.

[Koda · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was funny

[Eli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like when he cures people with his head thunker and the become much calmer.

[Vivan V · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is two books in the package and we still don’t get to see Chester

[Stacey Adams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big Nate books are easy reads with short stories about a sixth grader making his way in life. Sometimes Nate is adult-like in his thinking, sometimes creative and inventive, he's a schemer, he's a comedian trying to get laughs and paying the price as he spends an unbelievable amount of time in detention for being disruptive in the classroom. He's not afraid to speak what's on his mind to teachers or peers. He's one of a kind. His confidence is legendary. He believes in himself and tolerates others. He's both typical and atypical of a sixth grade boy. Fun to read. This volume has two complete books in it. Double the fun.

[Keaton Murray]

A decent foray into an accomplished series: it does not contain the best strips or plot threads, but it compiles a large amount that do good to introduce you to the basic ebb and flow of the series. Enjoyable.

[Mal the Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first Big Nate book I've read and I really liked this. Funny, cute, and awesome.

[Mikey · Rating 3 out of 5]

i have not stared this book yet

[Zadie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really funny! This is a cool one to get becasue it has two books in one!

[Amelia Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is about Nate who all he thinks about is girls who DON’T like him.I recommend this book!!

[Reese Hensley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now I think I had this book when I was younger because I knew EVERYTHING. All the plots and they ATE big Nate you have done it again!

[Eva Christie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny light hearted comics that are always good for a quick read

[Ryan Flowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

so good so funny

One of the greatest comics I’ve ever read so funny I recommend it it gave me so many giggles and laughs. It was so good.

[Angela Bowers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny

Good fun Schenck dub ducks msn chick nd ish end sushi banana is hands Islam combat yeast map to the
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[Grace Ann Valente · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Top 2 big nate books I have read ! ! ! !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !