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Big Nate - The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World Big Nate - The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World

by Lincoln Peirce

When Nate opens a fortune cookie proclaiming 'Today you will exceed all others' he is determined to make the prediction come true. Unfortunately his exceptional achievement is not quite what he had in mind...

 

This hilarious take on American school life is sure to make you laugh, cringe and turn the next page. Based on a comic strip by Lincoln Peirce, the inspiration behind Jeff Kinney, this is a must for any Wimpy Kid fans.

 

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books

About the author

  • Lincoln Peirce

    Lincoln Peirce began creating comics in the 6th grade (just like Big Nate!). He went on to teach art at a New York City High School. Lincoln created the cartoon-strip character Big Nate in 1991, naming the character after a nickname he gave his older brother as a kid. He... Read more about Lincoln Peirce

Video & audio

  • Harriet Wilson stands in for Lincoln Peirce to tell you about Big Nate, and 11-year-old LeShay recommends the book to teenagers who are always getting into trouble!

Reviews

I think it is a bundle of fun, I recommend this book to everyone.

Rating: 5 star
Victoria
Sydenham School
18 October 2012

it is really interesting you should read it

Rating: 5 star
lewis
new line learning academy
12 April 2012

I found this book boring, but little kids might like it. It was about a boy called Nate who thinks he's destined for greatness burt ends up in trouble all the time. I think this book kind of copied Diary of A Wimpy Kid but ended up failing. :-(

Rating: 1 star
Elliot
St Mary's College
15 March 2012

I think this book is more for younger ones as it doesn't have much to it. Me and my little brother read it two years ago when I was ten and he was eight I think it doesn't really appeal to 8+.You would expect it to be like the wimpy kid books but it isn't as good as those.

Rating: 2 star
Esha
Springwell Community College
3 March 2012

I loved this book it is one of the best books I have ever read. It's packed with funny characters.

Rating: 5 star
Ellen
3 March 2012

I thought the book was very funny, it's really interesting and I can't wait to read some more of your books.

Rating: 4 star
Agata
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School
23 February 2012

I think it is a really good book and I approve of this book for 10-11 year olds. It is funny and you just want to keep reading it.

Rating: 4 star
Josh
carr hill
9 February 2012

I thought the book was alright . I read because of its good ratings but was disappointed .

Rating: 3 star
alfie -_-
denefield
2 February 2012

Big Nate is the closest to Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Nate Wright is the main character. I really liked it it's a really good book.

Rating: 5 star
Callum
Denefield secondry school
2 February 2012

I like Big Nate because he reminds me of Diary Of a Wimpy Kid and it is a good comedy. The things he does are really funny and amusing. And it is an easy to read book.

Rating: 4 star
Owen
Denefleld school
2 February 2012

I think the book was good and funny

Rating: 4 star
Romario
denefield
2 February 2012

the first two pages of the book summed up how I'm like at school but the last couple of pages are the ones where I'm likely to be at most of the time.

Rating: 5 star
deklan
william farr c of e secondary school
1 February 2012

I love this book because its and easy read with comic strips it was hard to find good books like this after I finished all of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books. This book is super funny and hard to stop reading once you start!

Rating: 4 star
reha
great barr secondary school
28 January 2012

Its a really good book. At points it made me laugh and had a good storyline. Would recommend this along with any other big Nate books. - A great read. ;)

Rating: 5 star
Jake
The Nobel School
27 January 2012

it should be more boyish even tho im a girl

Rating: 4 star
elise
the nobel school
27 January 2012

its a....ok book but for young people

Rating: 3 star
austin
the nobel school
27 January 2012

I liked this book because it had a lot of houmour in it. The main character Nate was a very funny character.

Rating: 4 star
charlie
denefild school
25 January 2012

My book was funny and a good book to read

Rating: 3 star
Karis
William Farr
24 January 2012

it was really really good and I love it

Rating: 5 star
rio
lord silkin
24 January 2012

Perfect for any diary of a wimpy kid reader.

Rating: 5 star
Jeff
The Angmering school
23 January 2012

this book was bare easy to read it were a comic it was an alright read and the story were good

Rating: 4 star
joel
priestnall
16 January 2012

best diary based comedy book since Diary of a Wimpy Kid if you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid you'll love this.

Rating: 5 star
beccles middle
13 January 2012

I like the book because it is very funny and cool!!!!!!!

Rating: 3 star
Harry
Beccles Middle School
13 January 2012

its great and funny ha ha ha lol you should get it

Rating: 5 star
callum
bms
13 January 2012

I thought it was a great book I also like how Nate didn't stop getting detentions I think its a amazing book I have to read more how many have you published

Rating: 4 star
kierha
highfield
13 January 2012

Big Nate was a really good book. It gave a great insight into the life of a daring American school boy. With the book being wrote in the first person it showed Nate's feelings about school and his social life. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, vice versa. The text layout and personality of the book made me think that I would recommend it to anyone under 12 years old as people older than 12 might not get the full humour due to the age and personality of Nate. I have gone on to read the rest of the series and am enjoying them as much as the one I got from Booked Up.

Rating: 5 star
Joe
Carr Hill High School, Kirkham
7 January 2012

I think its a very funny and enjoyable book to read I would love to read the second one too. I like Nate because he is funny and he is always getting into trouble.

Rating: 5 star
Jake
St Thomas More
7 January 2012

I though that this book was good because it was funny and very interesting. I found some of the words a bit hard but it was really good.

Rating: 5 star
Amirah
carr hill high school
6 January 2012

I think the book is really funny and its a 5 star review

Rating: 5 star
Owen
Highfields
5 January 2012

it very good

Rating: 5 star
jason
high fields
5 January 2012

i liked the book it was funny

Rating: 5 star
luke
st.thomas more
4 January 2012

I thought this book was absolutely amazing I can't wait to read the next one.

Rating: 5 star
Oliver
Froebelian School Horsforth
3 January 2012

I think that Big Nate is a good book if you want a short read - and I really enjoyed it but I was expecting there to be more words and less cartoons

Rating: 3 star
Seb
Bishop Challoner Secondary School
20 December 2011

this book was very good I enjoyed reading it!

Rating: 1 star
roby
bishop challoner
20 December 2011

I love this book I can read it again and again and I will not get bored I love this book you should read it to children in different places

Rating: 5 star
Gwendoline
st gregory
15 December 2011

I really enjoyed reading about big Nate. In parts of the book it was really funny. I really enjoyed this book and it has encouraged me to buy the rest of the series. Lincoln Peirce is a very talented author!

Rating: 5 star
Louise
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondry School
15 December 2011

Big Nate is really hilarious. It's about a boy and his friends who are always getting in to trouble with the Head Master, Mrs Czerwicki. I think that Big Nate is a book really worth reading.

Rating: 5 star
Lucy
Carr Hill High School
13 December 2011

I thought this book was very funny and it makes you want to read more. I also think the games in the back and the nicknames they make up are awesome I find them funny. Some points were boring, thought it would be like Diary of a Wimpy Kid but it wasn't as good. Still a good book .

Rating: 4 star
Oliver
Carr Hill High School
13 December 2011

This book is the best, I couldn't put it down

Rating: 5 star
LUKE
Ripley st' tomas high school
13 December 2011

Big Nate-The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World is a really funny book the characters in the story are hilarious and the jokes made me laugh

Rating: 5 star
oliver
haberdashers askes crayford acadamy
13 December 2011

This book is good

Rating: 5 star
Rion
highfields the best school
12 December 2011

This book is really good.

Rating: 5 star
Preet
Highfield scince school
12 December 2011

this is the best book I have read all the big nate series that is out

Rating: 5 star
natalie
carr hill
9 December 2011

Me and Nate are sooo alike I am somtimes naughty at school and he is too. My name is Nat and his name is Nate and loads more I enjoyed reading this book and looking forward to a sequel

nat
richard coates middle school
8 December 2011

I have read this book and this book is really funny also I have read the series like 'Big Nate Out Aloud'. This book should definitely give this a 5 star

Rating: 5 star
Hartaranjit
Highfields Science Specialist School
8 December 2011

i love it its the best get it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating: 5 star
owen
highfields
8 December 2011

wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love this book i am already on chapter 2 and i have just got it . it is a really good book . if you get it you will really enjoy it!!!!!!! x

Rating: 5 star
ross
highfileds
8 December 2011

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating: 5 star
Josh
HIGHFILDS
8 December 2011

brillant it is the best book in the world

Rating: 5 star
louis
highfields
8 December 2011

funny and good

Rating: 5 star
Connor
Highfields
8 December 2011

Its about a boy called Nate and hes just telling us about his day at school. He also tells about what he likes and hates about school. I Liked that it was a diary because he told his feelings. It was also funny and it was nicer to read a happy book. I didn't like it when it finshed because it was that good. The only thing I would make better is the blurb because I think it needs a bit more of a mystery to make you read it.

Rating: 5 star
Hannah
Longcroft School
6 December 2011

A very funny enjoyable book even though I have only read a couple of pages. fun for everyone

Rating: 5 star
Harry
Landau Forte Academy QEMS
6 December 2011

Big Nate belives he is destined for greatness so why is he having such a bad day. Nate attends P.S 38 and is always getting into troble. Befor Nate's first class he remembers he didn't bring his lunch and so his friend gives him a fortune cookie that says today you will surpass all others. then Nate gets a detention in every lesson and at lunch . Nate becomes the first person at P.S 38 to get 7 detentions in one day.

Rating: 5 star
Alec
Longcroft school
6 December 2011

This book was hilarious!!! I loved it!!!!!!!!

Rating: 5 star
honey
newton farm
4 December 2011

This book made me laugh big time its a really good book. Just like Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Rating: 5 star
luke
carr hill high school
3 December 2011

I think Big Nate With The Biggest Head In The World is really good and fun to read also i think Lincoln Peirce is a good author. It is fun as well to read, I like it because at first i thought it look boring because of the cover, but then I thought never JUDGE a book by its front cover because no matter how it looks it could be amazing just like Big Nate With The Biggest Head In The World.

Rating: 5 star
Megan
William Beamont Community High School Specialist Sports College
1 December 2011

this book is very funny it had a lot of of funny names for teachers. Also it could of been a lot longer but is AMAZING!!

Rating: 5 star
owen
willambeamont high school
1 December 2011

I loved this book I really wan't to know if there is a second book.

Rating: 5 star
salvatore
myton school
27 November 2011

really really good enjoyed every moment of it I even chose it over my xbox

Rating: 5 star
alex
sheldon
25 November 2011

I thought the book was really funny it made me laugh several times in many different places.

Rating: 5 star
Alex
sheldon school
25 November 2011

oh great now I will use maths for my whole life. lol! it is EEEEEEPPPPPPIIIIIICCCCCC!!!!!!!!! It's a great book I'm glad I choose this book.How you noticed anything? Well I have. Who ever has this BOOK would agree with me.

Rating: 4 star
daniel
kennet
24 November 2011

its a great book the story line is amazing

Rating: 4 star
greg
myton
24 November 2011

Its interesting and funny

Rating: 5 star
nicole
carshalton high for girls
23 November 2011

this book is totally funny, and its just like diary of a wimpy kid. I like this author he's funny. I want to read all his books.

Rating: 5 star
nicole
carshalton high for girls
23 November 2011

I really enjoyed Big Nate as it was funny, enjoyable and a simple easy book.I have got the second book of Big Nate and that is just as good!

Rating: 5 star
Sam
Sheldon School
20 November 2011

I finished the book in three days because it was brilliant

Rating: 4 star
Jack
Sheldon School
20 November 2011

Awesome! He gets in so much trouble, lot's of action. I recommed this book to 8+ or over. Have you noticed that there's a code on the very first page, look on that page and go onto page 18 figure out the code.

Rating: 5 star
daniel
kennet
19 November 2011

I think this book is great so far! I have to admit that this is exactly like Diary of a Wimpy Kid. This book is pretty funny too. I like it in the beginning when his dad pulls him out of bed. This legendary book is about a boy called Nate who is always getting into mischief. Read this book it is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating: 4 star
Max
Sheldon School
19 November 2011

Big Nate is AWESOME! it's funny and it's an interesting book too. This is for people who love funny stories.

Rating: 4 star
daniel
kennet
17 November 2011

Its a great book! I don't read much but this was great, it was really interesting and very funny. I enjoyed it a lot and can't wait to read the next book!

Rating: 5 star
Dan
Parklane Learning Trust
17 November 2011

Recently I have read 'Big Nate the boy wirth the biggest head in the world' I really liked this book. I would recommend this book to 9-12 year olds. The character Nate is really funny and doesn't like to learn. I would really relate to this character and I bet some of you's will too! I would love to read the next two! :)

Rating: 5 star
Daisy
Richard Coates Middle School
17 November 2011

This book is great because of the story line of a middle school kid getting in to trouble but not on purpose so I've got the new one out and I keep on reading the new book sense it was great

Rating: 5 star
oliver
Huish Episccopi Academy school
17 November 2011

I haven't read the whole book but what I have read is funny!

Rating: 5 star
dan
sheldon
16 November 2011

A good book so far I just started reading it and I really like it!! :)

Rating: 5 star
Daniel
Sheldon school
16 November 2011

the first page made me lol

Ethan
Henry box school
16 November 2011

This book is so funny and shows the life of an ordinary school boy who is sure he is destined for greatness, yet, does not take his school life seriously. so what do you think happens, yep, he gets in so much trouble. But, insted of feeling sorry for him, you just laugh away. I am a Wimpy Kid fan that is why I chose this absolutely fantastic book. I seriously recomend this book for those who want a good laugh!

Rating: 5 star
Sarah
Haberdashers Askes Crayford Academy
15 November 2011

Looks great, can't wait to read it

Rating: 5 star
Jacob
Henry Box
15 November 2011

It is really funny and hard to put down even when I want to go on my XBOX

Rating: 5 star
william
huish episcopi academy
15 November 2011

I like this book because it's really funny, and you can read it again and again without it getting old. I couldn't put it down

Rating: 4 star
Luke
Huish Episcopi Academy
15 November 2011

I really enjoyed this book but found it a bit too easy. I found it very similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid which I also enjoyed.

Rating: 4 star
Sarah
Huish Episcopi Academy
15 November 2011

I really enjoyed this book, it was funny and original. The main reason it was enjoyable for me was the cartoons in it and how the book was set out by the author. I loved this book so much, I've read it over and over again - even bought the follow up book in the series.

Rating: 5 star
Ella
Huish Academy
15 November 2011

It was a very interesting book because it was about a boy my age and he is at secondary school.

Rating: 5 star
Tyler
Huish Episcopi Academy
15 November 2011

I think Big Nate was hilarious packed with fun-filled laughs (not to mention the toxic porridge of doom!). Its a great book that everyone else should read for themselves. If you're a fan of Diary of a Wimpy kid, be sure to read this book with out of this world funny jokes. I hope there is a sequel because we want more! We salute you Jeff Kinney! And with him about these will be the books of the future along with the other categeories of book as well. See what you think about Big Nate The boy with the BIGGEST HEAD in the world.

Rating: 4 star
Samuel
Skippers Hill
15 November 2011

We think BIG NATE is awesome because he gets in so much trouble. If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid then you're going to love this book .This book is brilliant, we recommend it to any age, boy or girl.

Rating: 4 star
Henry and Seb
Skippers hill school
15 November 2011

Big Nate is an awesome book with great features! I can't believe how good this book is! Five Star definitely!!!

Rating: 5 star
Charlie
Alec Hunter Humanites College
14 November 2011

Big Nate is hilariously funny.I read the first one couldn't get enough of it! I'm currently reading my 4th Big Nate and love it! If you love Dairy of a Wiphmy Kid you'll love Big Nate [because they were writen by the same author ] and would recommend it to anyone! There are many more to chose from. Its probably the best book I've ever read! I'm so glad I read it! Please read it, its amazing!

Rating: 5 star
iuniy
Huish Episcopi Acadamy Langport
14 November 2011

I love it, it was so funny I gave it to my friend to read and she said she couldn't put it down it is one of the best books I have ever read and I can't wait to read the next one

Jessica
Huish Episcopi Academy-Langport
14 November 2011

I thought Big Nate was very funny, I think it is probably one of the top ten books I have ever read. I like how it's quite embarrassing for Nate and he has to clean his mess up quick.

Rating: 4 star
Ethan
Huish Episcope Academy
14 November 2011

I loved this book it's very exciting it's for everyone not just girls once I started reading it I couldn't stop, I was reading it all day every day!!!!! If I like it I'm sure you will too!!!!

Rating: 5 star
kaydee
huish episcopi school
14 November 2011

I thought the book was really good because it was about a boy who is writting a diary, it was also really funny.

Rating: 3 star
Rhiannon
Huish Episcopi
14 November 2011

awesome book

Rating: 5 star
Emily
sandbach high school
11 November 2011

This book is really good!! I loved it, I would definitely read more books by Lincon Peirce. I would recommend this book to people nine and over, to both boys ad girls. The characters are really good. This book is one of the best I have ever read!!!!

Rating: 5 star
georgia
Alec Hunter Hummanites Collage
11 November 2011

Big Nate is one of the best books I have ever read! I read it in under two nights and I can't wait to read the rest of the series. I think that if you find it hard to find a good book go to Big Nate, it will make you a real book worm!!!

Rating: 5 star
Imogen
Huish Academy
11 November 2011

It is so funny and it's a book that makes you wanting to keep on reading. Its a book for girls and boys it has loads of pictures and speech bubbles but it's still a book that gives loads of information. It's funny because it explains all the teachers in a bad way. The title doesn't give any clues to the story. The end isn't what I was expecting so I think you should read it and give it a go.

Rating: 4 star
ciara
Alec Hunter humanities college
9 November 2011

hi, I think that Big Nate is a good and funny. Big Nate is about a boy who is in a school for probably 3/4 of the time. He hangs around with his friend Francis in school. He has a younger brother and a older brother. I would probably recemend for people aged 8-12 years old.!!! :)

Rating: 5 star
kieran
huish episcopi acadamy
9 November 2011

Very funny and fun. Definitely for people who are big fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Well spread out and not too much writing. Very well thought out and the ending is very good.

Rating: 4 star
Flyn
9 November 2011

Great I loved it I thought it had some great comedy in it and I loved it I found it one of the best books I have read

Rating: 3 star
Alex
Huish Episcopi Academy
9 November 2011

I think that Big Nate is funny good

Rating: 5 star
reece
huish episcopi academy
9 November 2011

This book is very funny I would recommend it

Rating: 5 star
finley
huish episcopi acadmy
9 November 2011

It was a really cool book I read it twice

Rating: 4 star
byron
huish episopi acadmy
8 November 2011

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