Age rating and parents' guide:Big Nate
by Lincoln Peirce
Ages 9–11
Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce is best for children aged 9–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Middle-schooler Nate Wright pursues greatness through school schemes, sports, friendships, and frequent clashes with teachers.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Graphic novel
- Part of the Big Nate series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Pictures on almost every page
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Humor & Comedy
- Realistic Fiction (School & Friendships)
- Sports
Reading mood
- Funny
Good to talk about
- Sports
- School life
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