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Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts

By Lincoln Peirce
Series: Big Nate
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Sixth-grade renaissance man Nate Wright is a middle-grade favourite. Thanks to his hilarious schemes, grand ideas, and an unusual approach to friendship, there's never a dull moment with Big Nate. New York Times Bestselling Series In this new collection of full-colour Big Nate comics, Lincoln Peirce's... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Sixth-grade renaissance man Nate Wright is a middle-grade favorite. Thanks to his hilarious schemes, grand ideas, and an unusual approach to friendship, there's never a dull moment with Big Nate.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES

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Sixth-grade renaissance man Nate Wright is a middle-grade favourite. Thanks to his hilarious schemes, grand ideas, and an unusual approach to friendship, there's never a dull moment with Big Nate.

New York Times Bestselling Series

In this new collection of full-colour Big Nate comics, Lincoln Peirce's beloved sixth-grade mischief-maker is on a roll—causing classroom chaos, dodging detention, and leading his soccer team to new heights and lows.

From battling his nemesis Gina and dodging the wrath of Mrs. Godfrey to dreaming up epic pranks, Nate's antics are guaranteed to crack you up.

  • Full-colour comics perfect for kids ages 8–11
  • Great for reluctant readers
  • Stars Nate and friends Francis, Dee Dee, Teddy, and Chad
  • From the creator of Max and the Midknights

Grab your Cheez Doodles and dive into the hilarious world of Big Nate!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798881602437

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 17g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Kids & YA Pre-orders Lincoln Peirce Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Big Nate Young Adult

About the Author

Lincoln Peirce has been drawing the Big Nate comic strip for over 30 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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