Big Nate

Middle-schooler Nate Wright tries to shake off his reputation as a dork by leaving his friends behind and hanging out with Marcus, the leader of the school's most notorious posse.

Look out, Big Nate fans—it’s payback time! In this brand-new collection of Big Nate comics, Nate develops a mysterious allergy to Mrs. Godfrey, wages epic snowball fights with Teddy and Francis, and even takes a nervous newbie under his wing during detention. But after a disastrous run-in with Randy in the cafetorium, our hero faces a dreaded after-school showdown on the soccer field. Will Nate survive or get kicked around? From wedgies and food fights to Halloween pranks and sixth-grade crushes, Big Nate: Payback Time! has got it all.

Supremely confident middle school student Nate Wright manages make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement.

The eleven-year-old all-time record holder for detentions in school sarcastically pesters his long-suffering family and teachers while pursuing a dream of becoming a cartoonist.

Follows the adventures of self-described middle school genius Nate Wright, who fights valiant battles against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and peers who try to beat his record for the most detentions.

How would you like to be 11 years old, four and a half feet tall, and the all time record holder for detentions in school history? That distinction belongs to Nate Wright, the self described genius, sixth-grade Renaissance Man and star of his own comic strip, Big Nate. Equipped with only a No. 2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is No. 1, Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food and all around conventionality. He's the original rebel without a clue, alternately abrasive and endearing to classmates and teachers alike. Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, earning straight A's in laughs along the way.

"Nate's not only the star of his own comic strip--he's the star goalie of his school soccer team! Will Nate defend his goal and save the day? Or will Jefferson Middle School win ... again?"--Page 4 of cover.

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. Nate Wright is a wisecracking 11-year-old who knows he's destined for greatness. Nate is the star of Big Nate, the comic strip that made its debut in 1991. Nate is 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.

"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"--Page 4 of cover.

"Nate thinks studying is no sweat. But Francis isn't so sure. Can Francis convince Nate to hit the books? Or will Nate's genius wow everyone?"--Back cover.

It's about Nate and his scouting troop. But when Arthur enters the picture, Nate is horrified. To make things worse, the troop has a fundraiser. Nate doesn't like what there are selling, but when he sees the grand prize,a skateboard with free customization, He does all that he can. But Arthur is winning. Will Nate get the grand prize or will he lose again by Arthur?

Self-described genius, aspiring cartoonist, and sixth-grade detention record holder Big Nate navigates the trials and tribulations of life in the halls of P.S. 38 with his classmates Gina, Artur, Francis, Jenny and Teddy.