10 Best Books Like Big Nate: From the Top

If you loved Big Nate: From the Top by Lincoln Peirce, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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Middle Grade4.62011224 pages

Meet Nate Wright, an eleven-year-old "genius" who holds the school record for detentions and considers himself a sixth-grade Renaissance man. Follow his hilarious misadventures as he navigates overzealous teachers, crushes, and cafeteria food while running for student government and solving school mysteries. This collection of comic strips captures the timeless chaos of middle school life through the eyes of an unforgettably optimistic troublemaker.

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by Barbara O'Connor

4.72017256 pages

Why you'll love it:

This middle grade shares a gentle and hopeful tone that will resonate with Big Nate: From the Top fans.

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by Megan E. Freeman

4.62022416 pages

Why you'll love it:

This middle grade shares a haunting but hopeful tone that will resonate with Big Nate: From the Top fans.

Quick Comparison: Books Like Big Nate: From the Top

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Dog Man UnleashedDav Pilkey4.82016224Closest match
Potato FireballDave Villager4.5Similar vibes
Diary Of A Wimpy KidJeff Kinney4.62012224Similar vibes
The Adventures of Captain UnderpantsDav Pilkey4.61997128Similar vibes
Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon!James Burks4.62021192Similar vibes
City SpiesJames Ponti4.72021400Similar vibes
WishBarbara O'Connor4.72017256Similar vibes
Bird & Squirrel on the Run📚 Series starterJames Burks4.72012128Start a new series
Bird & Squirrel on the Edge!James Burks4.82015144Similar vibes
AloneMegan E. Freeman4.62022416Similar vibes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Big Nate: From the Top?

The most similar books to Big Nate: From the Top are Dog Man Unleashed, Potato Fireball, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid.

What should I read after Big Nate: From the Top?

After finishing Big Nate: From the Top, readers most commonly pick up Dog Man Unleashed next.

Who writes books like Lincoln Peirce?

Authors similar to Lincoln Peirce include Jeff Kinney, James Patterson.

What genre is Big Nate: From the Top?

Big Nate: From the Top is a Middle Grade novel by Lincoln Peirce, published in 2011.

How long is Big Nate: From the Top?

Big Nate: From the Top is 224 pages long.

About Big Nate: From the Top

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 juggling classes, family, soccer, and school crushes. The Big Nate comic series has become a longtime reader favorite. Kids everywhere can relate to Nate's daily battle against overzealous teachers, backbreaking homework, wimpy cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality. Join him as he runs for student government, becomes the school sleuth, and relaxes over zingers (and a dash of philosophy) with his friends. Big Nate: From the Top is the volume that started it all. This first book in the series introduces Lincoln Peirce's signature comic strips packed with vintage flair and timeless school humor. Perfect for reluctant readers ages 8-10!