Big Nate: Game On! - by Lincoln Peirce (Paperback)

About the Book

This collection by a "New York Times"-bestselling author stars 11-year-old aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright, a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance Man. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is #1, Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality. Includes a pull-out poster. Illustrations. Consumable.

Book Synopsis

Big Nate is big news! Follow Nate and his friends' mostly hapless sports encounters through not-always-highlight-reel moments in the full-color Big Nate: Game On.

To sixth-grader Nate Wright, life is one big game. So when he suits up for any sport, he does it with an unmistakable swagger. From fine-tuning his trash-talking skills on the basketball court to his cocky 'tude in the soccer goal, Nate can be a bigger challenge to his teammates than their opponents.

Review Quotes

"...if you're looking for a new series to introduce your kids to this upcoming holiday season, chances are they'll really like these collections." (Rich Johnston, Bleeding Cool)

"A bonus fold-out color poster enhances this highly recommended comic collection that readers of all ages will enjoy." (Midwest Book Review: The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf)

"Big Nate is super funny. I love these books." (Appeal-Democrat)

"In addition to the graphic storytelling, Nate's cartoons interspersed among Peirce's panels could provide teachers and librarians with great opportunities to incorporate this series into programs or lessons on cartooning and writing." (Snow Wildsmith, Booklist)

About the Author

Lincoln Peirce has been drawing the "Big Nate" comic strip for more than 20 years. Born in Ames, Iowa, Peirce grew up in Durham, New Hampshire. As a kid, he began creating his own strips in the sixth grade. Peirce taught high school in New York City and has created several animated pilots for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. He lives in Portland, Maine, with his family.