Big Nate books in order

The Big Nate novel series features nine chapter books following Nate Wright through middle school misadventures, published between 2010 and 2025.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 In a Class by Himself 2010 Big Nate Buy
2 Big Nate Strikes Again 2010 Big Nate Buy
3 Big Nate on a Roll 2011 Big Nate Buy
4 Big Nate Goes for Broke 2012 Big Nate Buy
5 Big Nate Flips Out 2013 Big Nate Buy
6 In The Zone 2014 Big Nate Buy
7 Big Nate Lives It Up 2015 Big Nate Buy
8 Big Nate Blasts Off 2016 Big Nate Buy
9 Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath 2025 Big Nate Buy

The Big Nate novel series consists of nine chapter books published between 2010 and 2025. These books expand on the daily comic strip by giving Nate Wright longer, more developed storylines to work with. In a Class by Himself (2010) launched the series, and subsequent entries followed Nate through various school and social situations.

After a pause following Big Nate Blasts Off (2016), the series returned with Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath in 2025. The novels target middle-grade readers and mix text with illustrations in Peirce’s familiar style.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Big Nate series?

There are nine books in the Big Nate series, published between 2010 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Big Nate series?

The first book in the Big Nate series is In a Class by Himself, published in 2010.

What is the Big Nate novel series about?

The nine chapter books follow sixth-grader Nate Wright through school and social challenges. Starting with In a Class by Himself (2010), the series includes Big Nate Strikes Again, On a Roll, Goes for Broke, Flips Out, In The Zone, Lives It Up, Blasts Off, and Attack of the Cheez Funk Breath (2025).

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