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Big Nate: Game On!: Volume 6

Lincoln Peirce

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Nate Wright is back and ready for action in Big Nate: Game On! From soccer shenanigans and band mishaps to pranks and classroom chaos, this full-color comics collection delivers nonstop laughs and middle-school mayhem.

Sixth grader Nate Wright is on the move in Big Nate: Game On, a hilarious collection full of school-life shenanigans and laugh-out-loud mischief. Whether he's navigating soccer disasters, attempting to impress his friends in band practice, or pulling pranks that go wildly off-course, Nate proves that middle school is never boring.

With his buddies Francis and Teddy along for the ride, Nate tackles friendship, teamwork, peer pressure, and the ups and downs of fitting in--all with his trademark humor and unshakable confidence. Full-color strips capture unforgettable moments of rambunctious classroom chaos, homework disasters, sports triumphs (and fails), and family antics, making this collection irresistible for kids ages 8-12, avid readers, and reluctant readers alike.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
  • Publish Date: Apr 16th, 2013
  • Pages: 224
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.60in - 0.94lb
  • EAN: 9781449427771
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Comics & Graphic Novels - HumorousSports & Recreation - GeneralComics & Graphic Novels - Media Tie-In

About the Author

Peirce, Lincoln: - 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.

Praise for this book

"In addition to the graphic storytelling, Nate's cartoons interspersed among Peirce's panels could provide teachers and librarians with great opportunities to incorporate this series into programs or lessons on cartooning and writing." (Snow Wildsmith, Booklist)
"Big Nate is super funny. I love these books." (Appeal-Democrat)
"A bonus fold-out color poster enhances this highly recommended comic collection that readers of all ages will enjoy." (Midwest Book Review: The Comix/Graphic Novel Shelf)
"...if you're looking for a new series to introduce your kids to this upcoming holiday season, chances are they'll really like these collections." (Rich Johnston, Bleeding Cool)