Big Nate Graphic Novels Books in Order
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Big Nate Graphic Novels books in publication order
36 books
From the Top
by Lincoln Peirce
2010
This opening comic collection introduces Nate Wright at full volume. Between detention, sarcasm, school elections, and daily disasters, it shows exactly why sixth grade is never quiet when Nate is around.
Big Nate and Friends
by Lincoln Peirce
2011
Nate may think he is the star, but this collection reminds you how much Francis, Teddy, Artur, Gina, and the rest of the gang matter. Friendship, rivalry, and classroom chaos drive every page.
Out Loud
by Lincoln Peirce
2011
Nate charges through pranks, homework dodges, band chaos, and sports headaches in another fast-moving batch of strips. The jokes are quick, the reactions are huge, and the trouble starts almost immediately.
Big Nate Makes the Grade
by Lincoln Peirce
2012
Another full-color comics collection finds Nate trying to survive school with his pride mostly intact. Grades, teachers, bad ideas, and social disasters keep colliding in the way only Big Nate can make funny.
Big Nate Makes a Splash
by Lincoln Peirce
2013
This Sunday-strip collection gives Nate a little more room for visual chaos and big punch lines. Whether he is at school, on the field, or making things awkward at home, the trouble always lands hard.
Dibs on This Chair
by Lincoln Peirce
2013
A quick-hit collection of Big Nate comics packed with school skirmishes, wisecracks, and tiny battles that somehow become huge. Nate treats every seat, snack, and insult like something worth fighting over.
Game On!
by Lincoln Peirce
2013
Sports, pranks, band practice, and classroom trouble all collide in this energetic collection. Nate keeps moving, talking, and competing, even when every new plan seems custom-built to blow up in his face.
I Can't Take It!
by Lincoln Peirce
2013
Mrs. Godfrey, Ellen, Dad, Gina, Artur, and plain old bad luck all seem determined to break Nate's spirit. He responds the only way he knows how, with sarcasm, stubbornness, and several terrible choices.
Pray for a Fire Drill
by Lincoln Peirce
2013
Nate faces the usual grind of classes, teachers, and embarrassment, and naturally wishes for any possible escape route. The strips are short, punchy, and built around his gift for making bad days even worse.
Great Minds Think Alike
by Lincoln Peirce
2014
Nate's cleverest ideas keep turning into his loudest failures in this lively collection. School projects, pranks, sports, and friendship drama all get filtered through a kid who thinks he is always two steps ahead.
The Crowd Goes Wild!
by Lincoln Peirce
2014
Nate swings for big wins with class campaigns, entrepreneurial schemes, and sports hero dreams. Even when he misfires, his confidence never really wobbles, and that is what makes the crashes so funny.
Big Nate's Greatest Hits
by Lincoln Peirce
2015
This supersized collection gathers three earlier Big Nate comic volumes into one place. It is a great sampler of Nate's school trouble, summer mishaps, and nonstop talent for making simple problems spectacular.
Say Good-bye to Dork City
by Lincoln Peirce
2015
Nate barrels through another round of social embarrassment, school headaches, and overconfident planning. The strips are full of quick reversals and the kind of middle school humiliation Nate somehow keeps surviving.
Welcome to My World
by Lincoln Peirce
2015
Pop quizzes, bad horoscope news, snack deprivation, and ordinary school misery all hit Nate at once. He insists he can handle it, which usually means readers are about to get some of his funniest disasters.
Revenge of the Cream Puffs
by Lincoln Peirce
2016
Nate and his baseball team are stuck with the humiliating name Cream Puffs, and he is desperate to prove they are not pushovers. Injuries, mockery, and big-game nerves make the payoff especially satisfying.
Thunka, Thunka, Thunka
by Lincoln Peirce
2016
Flying dodgeballs, locker chaos, band trouble, and classic Nate overreaction keep this collection moving fast. It is another strong dose of school humor powered by bad timing and even worse judgment.
A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie
by Lincoln Peirce
2017
Chad's health kick, Jenny and Artur drama, and Nate's crush on a new pitcher all collide in one especially busy collection. It is full of baseball, insults, and the kind of social chaos Nate never sees coming.
What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?
by Lincoln Peirce
2017
Friendship is the real engine here, even when Nate is dodging homework, pulling pranks, and making everything louder than it needs to be. The collection balances school mayhem with the push and pull of Nate's crew.
Big Nate Goes Bananas!
by Lincoln Peirce
2018
Summer is close, but Nate still has to survive overripe bananas, a mascot contest, jealous classmates, and Coach John in the classroom. This one has the same sharp jokes with a strong end-of-school-year vibe.
Silent But Deadly
by Lincoln Peirce
2018
Nate keeps turning regular sixth-grade problems into first-rate comic disasters. Pranks, music class trouble, sports fails, and classroom meltdowns roll by fast in a collection that is easy to pick up and hard to stop.
Hug It Out!
by Lincoln Peirce
2019
A mystery girl at the fair leaves Nate completely lovestruck, right when summer school and Gina's tutoring loom over him. The mix of romance panic and ordinary school misery works very well here.
Payback Time!
by Lincoln Peirce
2019
Nate never lets a grudge go quietly, and this collection gets a lot of mileage out of that fact. Rivalries, revenge plots, and school-day scheming keep the laughs coming at a brisk, comic-strip pace.
Blow the Roof Off!
by Lincoln Peirce
2020
Nate's band gets a big chance at the school open house, but Trudy's return knocks his confidence sideways. Music, crushes, and middle school ego combine into one of his louder comic collections.
The Gerbil Ate My Homework
by Lincoln Peirce
2020
Nate thinks standing near the class gerbil might be the perfect excuse for another homework disaster. Add Prank Day, a homemade superhero movie, and more classroom trouble, and the mess quickly grows.
Aloha!
by Lincoln Peirce
2021
Nate juggles a maybe-romance with Daisy, a dangerous haircut from Teddy, and a comic-shop mystery that lets him play hero. It is a funny, slightly breezy collection with plenty of classic embarrassment.
In Your Face
by Lincoln Peirce
2021
Soccer setbacks, teacher blowups, awkward surprises, and Nate's usual oversized reactions power this collection. It is familiar Big Nate territory, which means fast laughs, expressive art, and very little calm.
Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
by Lincoln Peirce
2022
Flying baked goods, Dee Dee drama, and fresh battles with Mrs. Godfrey keep the school on alert. Nate's latest round of schemes is loud, silly, and exactly the kind of mess longtime readers expect.
Destined for Awesomeness
by Lincoln Peirce
2022
Based on the animated series, this full-color graphic book throws Nate into three fast-moving stories about detention, birthday chaos, and proving he really is as awesome as he claims. The pace is quick and playful.
Prank You Very Much
by Lincoln Peirce
2022
This TV-based graphic novel leans into Nate's talent for pranks and bad judgment. From fluorescent toothpaste to yearbook trouble and superhero-style chaos, the stories move fast and hit with bright, animated energy.
Release the Hounds!
by Lincoln Peirce
2022
Healthy Halloween snacks, football frustration, and Gina's grab for control of the student lounge all make Nate's life worse. He answers with coaching, meddling, and the usual amount of comic overcommitment.
Move It or Lose It!
by Lincoln Peirce
2023
Eighth graders steal Nate's lunch spot, Chad turns weirdly aggressive, and Dee Dee enters the picture for a terrible movie date. This collection keeps the pressure on Nate from every possible angle.
Nailed It!
by Lincoln Peirce
2023
A lucky charm sends Nate on a brief hot streak that includes better grades, cash, and even a movie date. Naturally, bad haircuts, runaway gerbils, and fresh chaos bring him crashing back to earth.
Remain Calm!
by Lincoln Peirce
2024
Oral reports, school stress, an advice column, and even an emotional support dog all become part of Nate's latest survival plan. The title is good advice, because he definitely does not follow it.
This Means War!
by Lincoln Peirce
2024
Nate ends up battling Gina, the school board, and a rival slob in another fast, joke-packed collection. Even by his standards, the conflicts pile up quickly, and he handles them with his usual mix of pride and panic.
No Harm Done!
by Lincoln Peirce
2025
Back-to-school rumors, class president drama, a sea-cucumber mascot dream, and an alleged food fight keep Nate in motion. He stirs up trouble all over P.S. 38, but somehow the place is still standing.
Code Red!
by Lincoln Peirce
2026
Nate throws himself into podcasting, pranks, baseball worries, crushes, and fresh school headaches. Surprise locker partners and cafetorium duty only add to the sense that his latest semester may be overloaded from day one.
Big Nate Graphic Novels books in chronological order

From the Top
by Lincoln Peirce
2010Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 1
Out Loud
by Lincoln Peirce
2011Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 2
Big Nate and Friends
by Lincoln Peirce
2011Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 3
Big Nate Makes the Grade
by Lincoln Peirce
2012Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 4
Dibs on This Chair
by Lincoln Peirce
2013Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 5
Pray for a Fire Drill
by Lincoln Peirce
2013Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 6
Game On!
by Lincoln Peirce
2013Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 7
Big Nate Makes a Splash
by Lincoln Peirce
2013Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 8
I Can't Take It!
by Lincoln Peirce
2013Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 9
Great Minds Think Alike
by Lincoln Peirce
2014Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 10
The Crowd Goes Wild!
by Lincoln Peirce
2014Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 11
Big Nate's Greatest Hits
by Lincoln Peirce
2015Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 12
Say Good-bye to Dork City
by Lincoln Peirce
2015Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 13
Welcome to My World
by Lincoln Peirce
2015Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 14
Thunka, Thunka, Thunka
by Lincoln Peirce
2016Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 15
Revenge of the Cream Puffs
by Lincoln Peirce
2016Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 16
What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?
by Lincoln Peirce
2017Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 17
A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie
by Lincoln Peirce
2017Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 18
Silent But Deadly
by Lincoln Peirce
2018Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 19
Big Nate Goes Bananas!
by Lincoln Peirce
2018Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 20
Payback Time!
by Lincoln Peirce
2019Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 21
Hug It Out!
by Lincoln Peirce
2019Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 22
Blow the Roof Off!
by Lincoln Peirce
2020Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 23
The Gerbil Ate My Homework
by Lincoln Peirce
2020Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 24
In Your Face
by Lincoln Peirce
2021Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 25
Aloha!
by Lincoln Peirce
2021Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 26
Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
by Lincoln Peirce
2022Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 27
Destined for Awesomeness
by Lincoln Peirce
2022Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 28
Release the Hounds!
by Lincoln Peirce
2022Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 29
Prank You Very Much
by Lincoln Peirce
2022Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 30
Nailed It!
by Lincoln Peirce
2023Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 31
Move It or Lose It!
by Lincoln Peirce
2023Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 32
This Means War!
by Lincoln Peirce
2024Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 33
Remain Calm!
by Lincoln Peirce
2024Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 34
No Harm Done!
by Lincoln Peirce
2025Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 35
Code Red!
by Lincoln Peirce
2026Big Nate Graphic Novels, Book 36
Series background & context
The Big Nate Graphic Novels are where Lincoln Peirce's comic-strip roots really shine. These books collect Nate Wright's newspaper adventures into fast, funny volumes that are easy to dip into for five minutes or tear through in one sitting. If the novels give Nate bigger arcs, these collections give you the pure daily rhythm of his life.
That rhythm is chaos.
Nate is eleven years old, always one bad decision away from detention, and somehow convinced he is the coolest person in every room he enters. The strips follow him through school, home, sports, band practice, crushes, bad lunches, worse ideas, and the endless struggle of dealing with teachers who do not appreciate his genius nearly enough.
Because these books come from a strip format, they work in short bursts. One page might be about Nate clashing with Mrs. Godfrey. The next might be about Francis being tense, Teddy being ridiculous, or Gina getting under Nate's skin without even trying very hard. Then the focus swings to soccer, baseball, school assemblies, band disasters, or whatever fresh humiliation is waiting at P.S. 38. That quick-turn structure makes the books especially friendly for reluctant readers and kids who like humor that gets moving right away.
The cast is a huge part of the fun. Francis and Teddy are not just sidekicks, they are essential to Nate's whole ecosystem. Artur, Chad, Dee Dee, Jenny, Gina, Principal Nichols, Coach John, and Nate's family all help create the feeling that this is a fully lived-in school world. Everyone has a role, everyone has a history with Nate, and everyone knows his talent for making situations worse.
The collections also show how broad Peirce's comedy can be. Some jokes are pure slapstick. Some are built around wordplay, sarcasm, or little social disasters that feel painfully real. Others land because Nate's view of himself is always a little more heroic than what everyone else is seeing. He thinks he is making a grand statement. Usually he is just digging the hole deeper.
Still, the books are not mean. They are sharp, but they are also affectionate. Nate gets embarrassed, frustrated, jealous, and dramatic, yet the strips keep circling back to the same idea: middle school is ridiculous, and sometimes the best you can do is laugh while it is happening.
If you are trying to decide what to expect, think comic-strip speed, strong character chemistry, and lots of self-inflicted trouble. Start with From the Top if you want the beginning of the collection run, then keep going. The books build a familiar world fast, and once you are in it, it is very easy to stay there.
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