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Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie

By Lincoln Peirce
Series: Big Nate
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Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie by Lincoln Peirce is a lively and humorous children's book featuring the adventures of sixth-grader Nate Wright. As Nate navigates the ups and downs of middle school life, he faces challenges with friends, teachers, and his own mischief-making antics. Filled with clever illustrations, this book captures the fun and chaos of Nate's everyday experiences with plenty of laughs.
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You might enjoy this book if you love humour and school-life antics, as it follows the mischievous adventures of Nate, a quick-witted kid with a big imagination. The author brings to life the hilarity and chaos of middle school with a series of laugh-out-loud comic strips that capture the ups and downs of being an ambitious and rebellious pre-teen.

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Join the unstoppable Big Nate for another round of middle school adventures! From homework and hygiene to hilarious hiijnks – no one quite does sixth grade like Nate and his friends.

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Need a way to shut up some snooty kid when he gloats about his private school? Looking for the perfect response when your best friend joins the grammar police? Want a quick and easy way to out-snap even the snappiest comeback? Nate Wright has the answer: a good old-fashioned wedgie! The whole gang from P.S. 38 is back for more hijinks, hilarity, and underwear hoisting in this new collection of Big Nate comics. Can Chad somehow survive on a diet of kale and soy nuts? Are Jenny and Artur ever going to break up? And how is Nate supposed to concentrate on baseball when he’s got a crush on his team’s new pitcher? See for yourself! Join Nate and the rest of the crew for another unforgettable round of middle school adventures!

Series: Big Nate

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  • Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie
    Need a way to shut up some snooty kid when he gloats about his private school? Looking for the perfect response when your best friend joins the grammar police? Want a quick and easy way to out-snap even the snappiest comeback? Nate Wright has the answer: a good old-fashioned wedgie! The whole gang from P.S. 38 is back for more...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
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    $2299
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  • Big Nate
    Big Nate is taking it from the top—the top of the troublemaker's list! Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for school detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance man. Middle-grade kids everywhere can relate to Big Nate's daily battle against overzealous teachers, backbreaking homework, wimpy cafeteria food, and...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
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  • Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?
    NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? by Lincoln Peirce showcases Nate Wright’s confidence—at least in his own mind. However, when things don’t go as planned, he's left puzzled. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What’s he doing at the movies on a Friday...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
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  • The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World
    Meet classic comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Big-head Nate Wright truly believes he is destined for greatness! He's a table tennis champ, a genius...
    By Lincoln Peirce
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  • Big Nate Compilation 1: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
    A super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate’s long-running, much-loved comic strip. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Check out this first compilation of classic Big Nate comic strips, originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.com.
    By Lincoln Peirce
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  • Big Nate: Aloha!
    The latest instalment in the thrilling, bestselling Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce. With Big Nate, you never know what you're going to get. A sudden snowball to the face? A brand-new campaign of mischief for prank week? A new crush? What is guaranteed is plenty of laughter, and lots of reading fun. And, of course, plenty of hours in...
    By Lincoln Peirce
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    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
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  • Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
    Sixth-grade dynamo Nate Wright has all kinds of big plans and tricks up his sleeve, including writing a new hit children's book, trying to convince his dad to get him a new dog for Christmas, and helping his friend Chad score a new nickname at P.S. 38. Along the way, he encounters resistance from all the usual suspects, including Mrs....
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • 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. In Big Nate: Game On!, join Nate...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
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  • Big Nate Makes the Grade
    Supremely confident middle school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement.
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike
    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. The star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip that made its debut in 1991, Nate's a sixth-grade...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Big Nate: I Can't Take It!
    Big Nate. He thinks big. He talks big. He acts big. And Big Nate: I Can't Take It!, featuring our mischievous middle-school hero, is big fun. Life can be stressful for Nate Wright. At school, Mrs. Godfrey makes every day a nightmare. At home, he's stuck between Ellen, his incredibly annoying older sister, and Dad, perhaps the most clueless parent...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Big Nate Goes Bananas!
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! The school year is winding down, and Nate can’t wait for summer vacation: baseball, beach trips, and…overripe bananas? Yuck! Turns out Nate has a problem with fruit that’s past its prime. And that’s not all that’s bugging him. Kim Cressly is making Chester jealous at Nate’s expense, Artur is challenging him in the Hunny Bursts...
    By Lincoln Peirce
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    $2100
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    $2299
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Big Nate: A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie by Lincoln Peirce has been praised for its humour and relatable storyline, appealing to both children and the young at heart. Readers enjoy the quirky illustrations and the depiction of Nate's mischievous adventures, which capture the everyday chaos of school life. Parents and kids alike appreciate the book's ability to engage reluctant readers with its lively dialogue and fast-paced plot.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781449462307

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 September 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 331g

Pages: 176

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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.

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  • Big Nate
    Big Nate is taking it from the top—the top of the troublemaker's list! Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for school detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance man. Middle-grade kids everywhere can relate to Big Nate's daily battle against overzealous teachers, backbreaking homework, wimpy cafeteria food, and...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends?
    NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! Big Nate: What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? by Lincoln Peirce showcases Nate Wright’s confidence—at least in his own mind. However, when things don’t go as planned, he's left puzzled. How does his soccer team manage to lose to a school with a sixty-game winless streak? What’s he doing at the movies on a Friday...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World
    Meet classic comic-strip character Big Nate – The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World – as he stars in his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Big-head Nate Wright truly believes he is destined for greatness! He's a table tennis champ, a genius...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $1899
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Big Nate Compilation 1: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
    A super-sized, super-funny compilation of all the most hilarious moments from Big Nate’s long-running, much-loved comic strip. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Check out this first compilation of classic Big Nate comic strips, originally published in newspapers and on the Web at comics.com.
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Big Nate: Aloha!
    The latest instalment in the thrilling, bestselling Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce. With Big Nate, you never know what you're going to get. A sudden snowball to the face? A brand-new campaign of mischief for prank week? A new crush? What is guaranteed is plenty of laughter, and lots of reading fun. And, of course, plenty of hours in...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Big Nate: Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins
    Sixth-grade dynamo Nate Wright has all kinds of big plans and tricks up his sleeve, including writing a new hit children's book, trying to convince his dad to get him a new dog for Christmas, and helping his friend Chad score a new nickname at P.S. 38. Along the way, he encounters resistance from all the usual suspects, including Mrs....
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • 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. In Big Nate: Game On!, join Nate...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Big Nate Makes the Grade
    Supremely confident middle school student Nate Wright manages to make getting detention from every one of his teachers in the same day seem like an achievement.
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships today
  • Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike
    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. The star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip that made its debut in 1991, Nate's a sixth-grade...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Big Nate: I Can't Take It!
    Big Nate. He thinks big. He talks big. He acts big. And Big Nate: I Can't Take It!, featuring our mischievous middle-school hero, is big fun. Life can be stressful for Nate Wright. At school, Mrs. Godfrey makes every day a nightmare. At home, he's stuck between Ellen, his incredibly annoying older sister, and Dad, perhaps the most clueless parent...
    By Lincoln Peirce
    Paperback
    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Big Nate Goes Bananas!
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR! The school year is winding down, and Nate can’t wait for summer vacation: baseball, beach trips, and…overripe bananas? Yuck! Turns out Nate has a problem with fruit that’s past its prime. And that’s not all that’s bugging him. Kim Cressly is making Chester jealous at Nate’s expense, Artur is challenging him in the Hunny Bursts...
    By Lincoln Peirce
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    $2100
    Elsewhere:
    $2299
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  • Big Nate: Revenge of the Cream Puffs
    Here come the Cream Puffs! Nate and his baseball team, saddled with the most embarrassing moniker in Little League history, want to show the world they’re not just a bunch of cupcakes. But it won’t be easy. Their opponents mock them. The local sports section misprints Nate’s name — THREE TIMES. And now, on the day of the big game,...
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