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Ages 8+1-min guideHumorSchool

Big Nate: In a Class by Himself

by Lincoln Peirce
Good fitA great fit for most kids 8 and up. Funny school chaos with a lot of detentions.
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What it’s about

Nate’s fortune cookie says he’ll surpass all others, and he spends a day trying to be great. Instead, he keeps getting into trouble.

The ending

What might come up

Bad behaviorSomeDetentions and teasing.
LanguageA littleMild.
ViolenceNone
RomanceA littleA crush.

Why kids like it

Comics and a hero who gets in trouble.

Free printable quiz

  1. 1
    What does Nate’s fortune cookie say?
  2. 2
    Who is Nate’s least favorite teacher?
  3. 3
    What does Nate love to draw?
  4. 4
    What record does Nate set?
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Quick answers

Most kids can read it on their own from about age 8. As a read-aloud, it works from about age 7.