Big Nate Strikes Again (Big Nate Novels, #2)
Big Nate Strikes Again (Big Nate Novels, #2)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010
Book Brief
Beta216
Novel • Fiction
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Humor•
Children`s LiteratureP.S. 38 middle school, United States, contemporary era.
2010
HarperCollins
Hardcover • 2010
8-12 years
430L
Super Short Summary
Self-described genius Nate Wright expects glory, but trouble is already brewing. He is paired with Gina, his all-time enemy, for a class project overseen by his least favorite teacher. Then Gina lands on the fleeceball team Nate captains just as he pursues his first championship. With grades, sports, rivalry, and possible detention at stake, Nate faces a distinctly messy middle-school challenge.
Humorous
Playful
Exciting
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Kirkus is highly enthusiastic, praising this second outing’s generous supply of Nate’s own cartoons, including playful almanacs and imagined “true” comics. The review also presents the book as a warmer, gentler alternative to another well-known illustrated school comedy and predicts that existing fans will love it. There is little direct criticism; the nearest caveat is that Nate repeatedly fails to recognize how predictably his plans unravel, suggesting a deliberately familiar comic pattern rather than much surprise.
Who Should Read Big Nate Strikes Again (Big Nate Novels, #2)?
This is a strong pick for readers ages 6 to 11 who enjoy funny stories about sixth-grade life. Its mix of comics and longer passages of text may especially appeal to children who prefer illustrated chapter books. Readers drawn to school rivalries, class projects, sports, and a boldly self-confident main character should find plenty to enjoy. Because this is the second novel and the series builds across volumes, newcomers may want to read the first book beforehand.
43,455 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Nate’s high-achieving nemesis, project partner, and fleeceball teammate; she fears that working with him will damage her grades.
The school bully and one of Nate’s rivals, Randy captains the Raptors, the opposing fleeceball team.
Nate’s joke-loving “#1A” best friend, who joins his fleeceball roster alongside Francis and other strong players.
Nate’s highly intelligent “#1” best friend and a member of the fleeceball roster assembled while Nate is absent.
Nate’s social-studies teacher and nemesis, who assigns a research paper and randomly pairs students to complete it.
The school coach who oversees fleeceball, handles team names, and teaches students about sportsmanship and leadership.
Nate’s somewhat clueless father, a golfer and poor cook who tries to encourage his distressed son to talk.
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Novel • Fiction
•
Humor•
Children`s LiteratureP.S. 38 middle school, United States, contemporary era.
2010
HarperCollins
Hardcover • 2010
8-12 years
430L
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