Big Nate Flips Out - by Lincoln Peirce (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Soon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon!

"Big Nate is funny, big time."--Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The fifth Big Nate novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce, all about king of detention and cartooning genius Nate Wright!

Everyone knows N-A-T-E does not equal N-E-A-T!

And when Nate's sloppiness gets out of hand, his best friend, Francis, is in serious trouble.

Can Nate clean up his act, or will he flip out first?

For fans of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Meet Big Nate, world-class boredom buster and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.

• Middle Grade Humor: Follow the hilarious adventures of Nate Wright, the king of detention, as one epic mess lands his best friend in hot water.
• Perfect for Reluctant Readers: With cartoons, comics, and doodles on every page, this book is a surefire hit for kids who think they don't like to read.
• Opposites Attract Friendship: Nate is a slob. His best friend Francis is a neat freak. When Nate's messiness goes too far, their friendship is put to the ultimate test.
• Classic School Stories: From classroom chaos to locker disasters and run-ins with the school bully, this is a relatable story about the ups and downs of middle school life.

From the Back Cover

Big Nate is flipping out!

Everyone knows N-A-T-E does not equal N-E-A-T! And when Nate's sloppiness gets out of hand, Francis is in serious trouble. Can Nate clean up his act, or will he flip out first?

Review Quotes

"Big Nate is funny, big time." - Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "Though Nate may not achieve the fame he seeks with his classmates, this sharp-witted and unflappable protagonist just might find it with readers." - Publishers Weekly

Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "Thank goodness sequels are planned!" - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "Laugh-out-loud!" - School Library Journal

Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "Nate's persistent good cheer and moxie make him a likeable new proxy for young misfits." - Booklist

Praise for BIG NATE: IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF: "What carries the day are the zany illustrations and unflagging enthusiasm of Nate himself." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: "The millions of Wimpy Kid fans will be thrilled to find another cartoon buddy to read about, this good-hearted king of detention." - Horn Book (starred review)

Praise for BIG NATE STRIKES AGAIN: "Fans will be in heaven; thank goodness number three is already on the way." - Kirkus Reviews

"Even the most jaded middle-schooler will find much to laugh about here." - The Horn Book

Praise for BIG NATE ON A ROLL: "[T]he slickest of this series...On a roll indeed!" - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for BIG NATE ON A ROLL: "Nate is often compared to Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid and will appeal to the same audience, he bears more resemblance to the tricksters of folklore...the interplay between text and pictures remains fresh, as does the distinction between Peirce's cartoons and Nate's own cartoons." - The Horn Book