Turns out Nate has a problem with fruit that’s past its prime. And that’s not all that’s bugging him. Kim Cressly is making Chester jealous at Nate’s expense, Artur is challenging him in the Hunny Bursts mascot contest, and his replacement social studies teacher is none other than Coach John. In banana terms, it’s all leaving Nate feeling a little bruised. Can he make it to summer without slipping up?
Lincoln Peirce’s signature blend of expressive artwork and sharp punchlines creates an addictive reading experience for kids who love graphic novels, comics, and illustrated humor books. The quick-reading comic-strip format of Big Nate Goes Bananas is especially appealing for reluctant readers looking for fun, approachable stories.
Go bananas with Nate’s biggest comic catastrophes and biggest laughs yet.
Lincoln Peirce has been drawing the Big Nate comic strip for more than 20 years. Born in Ames, Iowa, Peirce grew up in Durham, New Hampshire. As a kid, he began creating his own strips in the sixth grade. Peirce taught high school in New York City and has created several animated pilots for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. He lives in Portland, Maine, with his family.