Self-proclaimed genius Nate Wright blazes a haphazard trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, where between endless misadventures, marked by complaining observations, he earns straight As and numerous detentions.

ldquo;Big Nate is super funny. I love these books.” (Appeal-Democrat)

Autorentext

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.

Klappentext

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! Big Nate is taking it from the top--the top of the troublemaker's list! This spunky 11-year-old holds the school record in detentions, but that won't stop his big dreams or determination. 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!

Zusammenfassung
Big Nate is in a class by himself. This spunky 11-year-old holds the school record in detentions, but that doesn't stop him from dreaming big!