Big Nate: Blow the Roof Off!

This review was written by my son who is in 5th grade:

This book collection of comic strips was entertaining and fun, and it has the same appeal as the other books in the series. It appeals to upper elementary age and is stand-alone, but it doesn't hurt to read the other books first. Overall it was a good read, and I highly recommend. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Calvin and Hobbes might enjoy Big Nate.

Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the free digital review copy.

This is yet another hilarious book from Lincoln Peirce. My kids both loved this one, a sequel to Hug it Out. The reading level is perfect for 2rd to 5th grade and the jokes are both clean yet funny. It is also sharp and sparked discussion in my household. For example, the discussion of writer's block in the story led to a conversation about creativity and creative writing. There is plenty in this book for both kids and parents alike to enjoy and appreciate. Thanks for another story in a fabulous series, Mr. Peirce!

Another great collection for comic book lovers of all ages in this one Nate finally finds the girl from the fair when she enrolls in his school and learns the path of love has a few problems as his new girlfriend is a 7th grader while he and his friends are still in 6th. Follow along with Nate and friends in the latest addition to Big Nate’s Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the free ebook in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5 stars

Ah, a nice little bit of light-hearted reading after quite a few classics--just what the doctor ordered. I read [book:Big Nate: Hug It Out!|47875868] a few months ago and although most of the "storylines" were little vignettes into the life of Nate and his family and friends, there was one storyline that was completely unresolved--the mysterious girl that he met at the fair. That storyline continues in this book and I was very happy to see that. This book is similar with little daily vignettes inserted throughout while the storyline with the girl continues. But dang, it ends in a somewhat downer feel. I'm not sure if all the Big Nate books end this way, but perhaps it's a way of keeping us invested with Big Nate, lol. Many of my students read Big Nate voraciously so perhaps I should ask them! In any case, this was a good bit of lighthearted fun and I found myself laughing out loud in places. I can definitely see why this appeals to elementary and middle school kids.

Thanks to #LincolnPierce, #NetGalley, and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It is a scary world out there for people in love and confusing realm of dating. School isn't any different. Especially you are trying to date older woman ;)

Romance is in the Air

This is book number 22 in the "big Nate" series. Instead of running out of steam the books seem to be getting better - more insightful and perceptive, a touch edgier, more knowing, and funnier. I enjoy the slightly understated, somewhat deadpan, wit.

Despite the title, the book is not devoted to the boys' band - 'Enslave the Mollusk". Nate a sixth grader, has a girlfriend, Trudy, who's a seventh grader. Most of the book looks at that subtle but very important distinction, and while a lot of it is funny, parts are wistful and rather touching. I guess that's what I mean about the books getting better over time.

So, a nice entry in the series, and a fun and funny light read.

(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)

Thanks Net Galley for the opportunity to read this title!

Nate and his friends are back in school. Nate meets the girl from the summer fair. She is not a figment of his imagination! She is a new student at school, but is in 7th grade! Trudy and Nate make an interesting couple, but the question arises - can Nate survive the other 7th graders, especially at a party! A fun read!

Lincoln Peirce smashed another one out of the park. My son devoured this graphic comic the moment he got his hands on it. His giggles could be heard throughout the house. He particularly enjoyed the Christmas theme with it being so close to the holidays. I said this before and will say it again, i wish these came out more frequently. Thank you for instilling the desire to read in my son. Hands down Big Nate books take the win over video games.


Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Hugely loved in my home. My 11 year old is a big fan of these books and said this one was awesome. Thank you for writing books that inspire kids to read.

I know this- everytime a new Big Nate book comes out, I buy several copies for my library. Kids LOVE this series- I can't keep the books on the shelf. This installment deals with Nate having an older girlfriend (7th grade, he's in sixth) and dealing with the fallout from that. Of course, there are other story lines, like Nate being in a band and going to school. Kids will love this book, and keep coming back for more from Big Nate.

It's always a good day when I have a new Big Nate book. The kids love these books and never realize that they are reading vocabulary above their grade level. The book is also hysterically funny which appeals almost to everybody. Nate's issues are ones that the kids can relate to, expecially his unrequited love for Jenny and his subsequent finding of a girl who likes him back.

Big Nate is growing up and this time, we meet a girlfriend...a girlfriends who is older! While I didn't appreciate some of the language used in this book (ie: cougar town, fat, etc), my kids loved this book and wanted to read from start to finish. The band goes through some changes and middle school continues to be a challenge for dear Nate. Overall, a well written next book for Lincoln Pierce.

After my son has read his way through many of the Big Nate books, I finally took the opportunity to sit down with him and we read it together. Definitely good humor, though skipping arpund a bit in the story sometimes led to slight confusion at times. Overall, I enjoyed it and won't hesitate to contine to recommend this series to readers. My son agreed he liked it, but not his favorite of the series, he's enjoyed others a lot more.

DISCLAIMER: I received an eARC of BIG NATE: BLOW THE ROOF OFF! from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

As a four-year BIG NATE fan, this installment is honestly one of my favorites. I loved everything about it, per usual: the characters, the new ones, and nods to previous compilations, like Trudy.

Do I recommend this? A million times yes, even if you haven't read other BIG NATE books.

My son read this in 1 hour. His request is for more!! Keep it going! It was more interesting than the others.

My son has been reading these books for a couple of years and it was exciting to be able to sit and read one with him. Sometimes the comics aren’t on a storyline, and sometimes they are. I think they were super cute and a great way to help kids going through middle school highs and lows letting them know that other kids go through the same things too.

Big Nate by author Lincoln Pierce is a fun and silly book for children. We absolutely loved reading the newest Big Nate book!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Good fun book. My 4th graders love Big Nate! In this one Nate has a seventh grade girlfriend, a whole year older than him. It’s fun to see Nate’s interactions with his friends and family as well.

Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel publishing for providing me with a free copy of this book in return for an honest review. OK, I admit it. I am 66 years old and still love comics! Discovered Big Nate about 5 years ago and read it every day. This is a wonderful collection of the Big Nate strip, a 6th grader who had bad hair, hates Social Studies and his arch nemesis is the SS teacher Mrs. Godfrey. But what makes this collection interesting is that a lot focuses on Nates girlfriend, a 7th grade lass named Trudy. Really liked these plots and the entire comic is infused with good characters, although we don't get enough of Chad. Lincoln Peirce has done a good job developing his characters and Big Nate always brings some sort of smile or grimace to my face depending on his situation. Loved it!!

**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**

I downloaded this book for my 7yo, as he is a fan of Calvin and Hobbes, as well as the Treehouse and Wimpy Kid series'. While it was an entertaining enough read, the content itself was aimed at an older age group than my kiddo - approx. 10 yos or above.

It would possibly have been more enjoyable if we'd read the other books in the series to get the feel of the characters and storyline. This isn't a standalone book. Nevertheless, we'll keep it in mind for when my son is older, and we'll see how he goes with it then.

Another solid book in the Big Nate series. I read with my daughter and she loved it. She wanted to read another one when it was over.

Nate gets himself a girlfriend!

This is one of the better installments of this series. Nate is still funny and snarky and sarcastic, but there's still a healthy amount of heart here. I really enjoy these books and this series. I've heard complaints that the attitude displayed isn't good for the young kids, but I feel like the age range is perfect for this amount of sass.

Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the free digital review copy.
I thought this book was amazing. It took me back to when I used to read comics like these in the newspapers. Really amazing that Nate finally got a girlfriend! Lincoln Peirce is an amazing author!

Big Nate has a girlfriend! And she's a seventh grader! I wish there had been a little more repercussions for Nate being a little gross about Trudy- or at least some more realization on Nate's part that she might not want to be talked about like she was around just for Nate's pleasure but there is little that pierces Nate's shield of obliviousness.
Overall a fun book.

Four stars
This book came out March 3
ARC kindly provided by Andrew McMeel Publishing and NetGalley
Also downloaded from library
Opinions are my own

If you are a Big Nate fan this is another fun one to add to the collection. It is humor for later elementary and middle school readers to enjoy. If you haven't read any yet then it is about Nate along with his friends and family. This one actually might not be the one to start reading since it really continues the story from other books. Read one of the other ones first. Nate and his family and friends have tons of fun together with well developed characters. This one is about a girl Nate meets at a fair and she becomes his girlfriend.

This is the second Big Nate book I have read, and it was hilarious.
In this installment Nate gets a girlfriend. He gets into a bit of mischief as usual. And he has lots of fun with his friends. What's not to like?! All in all very entertaining with lots of very laughable moments.

Another in the Big Nate series that will surely entertain those who are already fans. Each one keeps getting funnier with slightly edgier (but still clean) jokes and storylines. Great for kids who like WImpy Kid or Dork Diaries.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

My son loves these books and was so excited to read this one. It is full of adventure and humor and perfect for the kids in your life!