Big Nate on a Roll (Big Nate Novels, #3)
Big Nate on a Roll (Big Nate Novels, #3)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Humor•
Children`s LiteratureP.S. 38 and its U.S. neighborhood, during Nate’s sixth-grade year.
2011
HarperCollins
Hardcover • 2011
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
Sixth grader Nate Wright wants a new skateboard—and finally has a chance to win one by selling wall hangings door to door for his scout troop. But there’s a catch: the newest scout is Artur, the maddeningly likable rival who seems perfect at everything. To claim the prize, Nate must somehow outsell the one person he most wants to beat.
Humorous
Suspenseful
Exciting
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviewers praise this comics-and-text chapter book as especially polished, with an artistic, funny, and believable sixth-grade narrator. The plentiful illustrations reportedly hold readers’ attention, while the comic sequences stand out as the funniest element. The main reservation concerns Nate himself: his troublemaking makes him entertaining on the page but potentially exhausting as a friend. Overall, the response is strongly positive, emphasizing frequent laughs and lively visuals rather than identifying major flaws in the storytelling.
Who Should Read Big Nate on a Roll (Big Nate Novels, #3)?
This is a strong pick for readers ages 8–12 who enjoy funny, highly illustrated stories about school-age mishaps. Its mix of comics and longer text passages may especially appeal to children who find conventional chapter books daunting, while familiar language, sequential events, and helpful graphics make the story accessible to struggling readers. It should also suit kids drawn to humor rooted in ordinary situations and relatable middle-school experiences, including friendship, competition, and the social awkwardness of growing up.
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Nate’s kind, highly capable rival in the scout fundraiser; he is also an exchange student and Jenny’s boyfriend.
Nate’s highly intelligent best friend and a fellow member of his Timber Scout troop.
Nate’s joke-loving best friend and a fellow member of the Timber Scout troop.
Nate’s father, whom Nate finds talking with Artur after the scout fundraiser begins.
Nate’s older sister and Gordie’s girlfriend; she frequently annoys her younger brother.
Nate’s crush and Artur’s girlfriend, making her another source of Nate’s jealousy toward Artur.
Nate’s highly intelligent school rival, whom he notices being especially nice to teachers alongside Artur.
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Novel • Fiction
•
Humor•
Children`s LiteratureP.S. 38 and its U.S. neighborhood, during Nate’s sixth-grade year.
2011
HarperCollins
Hardcover • 2011
8-12 years
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