Books like Big Nate Makes the Grade by Lincoln Peirce
Nate Wright is famous among classmates and teachers for his mischief and a steady record of detentions—yet out‑grading brainiac Gina is nowhere near his claim to fame. In *Big Nate Makes the Grade*, readers follow Nate and his friends through the ups and downs of middle‑school life, from classroom antics to teacher frustrations, all illustrated in full color. The book captures the humor and everyday curiosity that define the popular Big Nate series.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Lincoln Peirce
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