Book details

Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike
Description
The book is a compilation of comic strips featuring Nate Wright, a sixth grade, self-proclaimed genius, and his friends as they navigate middle school. The book is filled with humor, wit, and lots of big laughs, as Nate continuously stirs up trouble with both teachers and classmates. Two heads are better than one, except when they're crashing into each other! But that won't prevent Big Nate and his pals from hatching great ideas for fun. Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon, Nate Wright is a wisecracking 11-year-old who knows he's destined for greatness. The star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip that made its debut in 1991, Nate's a sixth-grade chess prodigy, a self-described genius, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's often in hot water with his teachers and classmates, but Nate's winning personality and can-do attitude always make him a big hit with readers.
Age
8-11
Text complexity
emerging
Length
224 pages
Book in series
#8
Why to read
- The book is filled with humor and light-hearted fun, which can be a stress reliever for kids.
- It paints a realistic picture of middle school life, with which many young readers can relate.
- The book encourages creativity and individuality.
- It teaches children about friendship, school life, and dealing with various situations in a fun way.