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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 2020)
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Lincoln Peirce (pronounced "purse") is a New York Times bestselling author and cartoonist. His comic strip BIG NATE debuted in 1991 and appears daily in more than 400 newspapers worldwide and online at www.gocomics.com/bignate. His award-winning books for young readers include a series of BIG NATE illustrated novels (HarperCollins/Balzer @ Bray), an ongoing collection of BIG NATE compilations (Andrews & McMeel Publishers), and the MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS trilogy (Random House Children's Books). Lincoln says, "I try to write the sorts of books I would have loved reading when I was a kid." In 2022, a BIG NATE animated series produced by Nickelodeon Studios and John Cohen Productions premiered on the Paramount+ Network. A MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS animated series is currently in production by Nickelodeon Studios and Jane Startz Productions. Lincoln and his wife Jessica live in Portland, Maine, and have two children.

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 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.

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  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 2020)
  • Length: 176 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781524860653
  • Ages: 8 - 12
  • Lexile ® GN350L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Age Range:  7 to 12

Lexile Measure: 350 (What’s this?)

Series: Big Nate

Type: Comic Collection

Publication Date: September 1, 2020

ISBN: 9781524860653

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The thrilling next installment in the enormously popular Big Nate series.

You’ve got to know where you stand to survive sixth grade, and Nate Wright’s found the perfect spot: right next to Sherman, the class gerbil. Can Nate’s furry friend bail him out of his latest homework jam with Mrs. Godfrey? Or will there be a paper trail leading straight to detention? Nate has no answers, but plenty of ideas—like directing a superhero movie starring the amazing Mega-Chad, inventing a new name for his pal Francis, and living up to his reputation as a P.S. 38 Prank Day legend. Special final exam bonus question: Does Nate makes it to summer vacation? Find out in this new collection of uproarious Big Nate comics! Middle school has never been funnier!

About The Author

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Lincoln Peirce has been drawing the Big Nate comic strip for more than 25 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.

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Any BIG NATE book can be paired with this teaching guide providing a sneaky way to engage students in language arts lessons.

Nate Wright is known to his pals and teachers for many things, including his penchant for mischief and his school record for detentions. The school life of Nate, his pals, his rivals, and his long-suffering teachers are experienced in hilarious detail in every book of the long-running, best-loved series by Lincoln Peirce.

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Big Nate: Say Good-bye to Dork City

Grade Levels:  3-5 Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts

Students will analyze the actions and motivations of several characters in Big Nate: Say Good-Bye to Dork City . Students will then write and draw comics showing their own motivations and actions in real life situations.

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Big Nate keeps the pranks coming throughout all of his adventures. You can join the party too with these funny, harmless pranks. Have fun this summer fooling your friends! See who gets the last laugh.

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Middle-grade readers everywhere love the shenanigans and wisecracks of the bestselling Big Nate series. Now they can create comics of their own, just like Nate! In this free printable make-your-own-comic activity, Nate and his squad of sixth-grade pranksters break down comic-creation into easy steps. They open up a world of artistic possibility for fans of the beloved strip. Students can create their own four-panel stories in Lincoln Pierce’s signature style, coming up with their own characters and dialogue along the way. As they work, encourage middle-graders to focus critically on their personal writing and drawing processes. You may be inspiring a future cartoonist!

With this activity, students will be encouraged to think about comics as an art form. Doing so will help them learn how to use this time-honored medium to express their own stories. If aspiring artists have trouble thinking of new ideas, there’s plenty of inspiration to draw from the chaotic fun of Nate’s daily routine. H e’s always battling against overzealous teachers, protesting unfair wedgies, and trying to set the all-time record for detentions in a single school year . Implementing this Big Nate activity in the classroom or at home is easy.

First, download the free printable make-your-own-comic template. Then, guide your students through imagining, drawing, and writing their own version of a Big Nate cartoon strip. Show them as many examples of Big Nate comics as you want to get their brains in gear. Creating a comic strip is a great exercise on its own, but pairing it with any of the classic Big Nate stories takes engagement and enjoyment to the next level.

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Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework

By lincoln peirce.

Middle school is back in session and so is the New York Times bestselling series that's been brightening the funny papers for almost 30 years! Ready or not, some major laughs are due in  Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework.

You’ve got to know where you stand to survive sixth grade, and Nate Wright’s found the perfect spot: right next to Sherman, the class gerbil. Can Nate’s furry friend bail him out of his latest homework jam with Mrs. Godfrey? Or will there be a paper trail leading straight to detention? Nate has no answers, but plenty of ideas—like directing a superhero movie starring the amazing Mega-Chad, inventing a new name for his pal Francis, and living up to his reputation as a P.S. 38 Prank Day legend. Special final exam bonus question: Does Nate makes it to summer vacation? Find out in this collection of uproarious Big Nate comics! Middle school has never been funnier!  

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Middle school is back in session and so is the New York Times bestselling series that's been brightening the funny papers for almost 30 years! Ready or not, some major laughs are due in  Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework. You’ve got to know where you stand to survive sixth grade, and Nate Wright’s found the perfect spot: right next to Sherman, the class gerbil. Can Nate’s furry friend bail him out of his latest homework jam with Mrs. Godfrey? Or will there be a paper trail leading straight to detention? Nate has no answers, but plenty of ideas—like directing a superhero movie starring the amazing Mega-Chad, inventing a new name for his pal Francis, and living up to his reputation as a P.S. 38 Prank Day legend. Special final exam bonus question: Does Nate makes it to summer vacation? Find out in this collection of uproarious Big Nate comics! Middle school has never been funnier!  

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  • Part of series Big Nate TV Series Graphic Novel
  • Print length 176 pages
  • Language English
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  • Lexile measure GN350L
  • Dimensions 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm
  • Publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing
  • Publication date Sept. 1 2020
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing; Illustrated edition (Sept. 1 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524860654
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524860653
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm
  • #384 in Children's Humorous Comics & Graphic Novels
  • #442 in Children's Books on School
  • #592 in Horror Manga

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Lincoln peirce.

Lincoln Peirce (pronounced "purse") is a New York Times bestselling author and cartoonist. His comic strip BIG NATE debuted in 1991 and appears daily in more than 400 newspapers worldwide and online at www.gocomics.com/bignate. His award-winning books for young readers include a series of BIG NATE illustrated novels (HarperCollins/Balzer @ Bray), an ongoing collection of BIG NATE compilations (Andrews & McMeel Publishers), and the MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS trilogy (Random House Children's Books). Lincoln says, "I try to write the sorts of books I would have loved reading when I was a kid." In 2022, a BIG NATE animated series produced by Nickelodeon Studios and John Cohen Productions premiered on the Paramount+ Network. A MAX & THE MIDKNIGHTS animated series is currently in production by Nickelodeon Studios and Jane Startz Productions. Lincoln and his wife Jessica live in Portland, Maine, and have two children.

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Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework

Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework

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 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.

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  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 2020)
  • Length: 176 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781524860653
  • Ages: 8 - 12
  • Lexile ® GN350L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework is the 20th comic collection book of the series (25th if you include the older versions) it is preceded by Big Nate: Blow The Roof Off! and followed by Big Nate In Your Face (currently on Epic).

You’ve got to know where you stand to survive sixth grade, and Nate Wright’s found the perfect spot: right next to Sherman, the class gerbil. Can Nate’s furry friend bail him out of his latest homework jam with Mrs. Godfrey? Or will there be a paper trail leading straight to detention? Nate has no answers, but plenty of ideas—like directing a superhero movie starring the amazing Mega-Chad, inventing a new name for his pal Francis, and living up to his reputation as a P.S. 38 Prank Day legend. Special final exam bonus question: Does Nate makes it to summer vacation? Find out in this new collection of uproarious  Big Nate  comics! Middle school has never been funnier! 

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Middle school is back in session and so is the New York Times bestselling series that's been brightening the funny papers for almost 30 years! Ready or not, some major laughs are due in Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework.

You’ve got to know where you stand to survive sixth grade, and Nate Wright’s found the perfect spot: right next to Sherman, the class gerbil. Can Nate’s furry friend bail him out of his latest homework jam with Mrs. Godfrey? Or will there be a paper trail leading straight to detention? Nate has no answers, but plenty of ideas—like directing a superhero movie starring the amazing Mega-Chad, inventing a new name for his pal Francis, and living up to his reputation as a P.S. 38 Prank Day legend.

Special final exam bonus question: Does Nate makes it to summer vacation? Find out in this collection of uproarious Big Nate comics! Middle school has never been funnier!  

About the Author

 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.

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the gerbil ate my homework

Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework

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the gerbil ate my homework

In a way, I wish these books were harder to read. You sit down and twenty seconds later, you're done and now you have a long wait until the next one. Fortunately they are just as good the second time round, and kids enjoy the Big Nate books over and over. They are hard to keep in the library, but that's a good thing, isn't it.

Classic Big Nate! If you've liked earlier titles in this long-lived series then you'll love the gentle humor of this latest volume.

the gerbil ate my homework

As a librarian I love Big Nate. As a parent I love Big Nate, why? Because it gets my kids reading and I always have something funny to recommend at the library. I giggled my way through the Gerbil Ate My Homework. The humor is great for middle schoolers and parents alike. Peirce gets kids in ways other authors don't. I know any book he writes will be a hit at work.

the gerbil ate my homework

Super funny book, I was laughing several times. One thing I’m picky about is the constant elements that are just brought back from the previous books. Nevertheless Totally recommend!

Another fabulous Big Nate book! These are fun and so engaging, kids of all ages enjoy reading them or being read to. I read this one in one sitting. It’s a collection of comics throughout moments of Nate’s life at school and at home. It also delves into summer vacation.

My son loves the Big Nate books, so I thought he would enjoy reading this. I was excited to see that it was a "Read Now" book! He read it on the computer and laughed out loud several times. Review from a nine-year-old: "I loved this book. It was so funny. I especially liked the strips where Nate put fire ants in Mr. Staples's pants, DeeDee pushes Nate out of the way to get a shot in front of the news camera, and where Nate Golfs with Arthur." This series is a winner!

the gerbil ate my homework

Another witty, silly edition of Big Nate comics. Sixth grade is a hard time for anyone and Nate is no exception. He has to deal with relationship drama, detention, and of course, homework trouble. Pierce Briggs his usual wit and humour to this newest volume of Big Nate.

the gerbil ate my homework

Out of Calvin? Try Nate When I first came across the earlier Nate books I thought they were fun enough, but not especially clever or insightful. Basically just school daze silliness and some typical recycled stuff. Well, one of us has grown up; or maybe both of us have. These books still aren't "edgy", but there are more and more pointed individual strips and story arcs in each collection, with this latest volume being a good example. Sure, there is a passing bit about the school gerbil, but there are fine story arcs covering jealousy, friendship, May/December romances, (i.e. sixth grade and seventh grade), and a surprising range of adult foibles. All of your favorite characters make appearances, and they too seem have grown up. Often they are the ones to deliver the punchlines after Nate has set up the gag. So, it's always nice to see a new Nate on the shelf, and it's great that they seem to be getting better and better. (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.)

Big Nate comes through with the laughs again. There were giggles from page 1 and I will recommend this to all my Big Nate and graphic novel loving patrons!

the gerbil ate my homework

Another great story in the Big Nate collection! My children a year ago got into these stories and I thought oh sure why not! I did not think I'd find myself sitting and laughing along with them at the antics! The latest: The Gerbil Ate My Homework is no different. My 9 year old is on round two of reading - listening to her laugh as she does makes this easily a 5-star read.

the gerbil ate my homework

My 8 year old loves Big Nate books! As with others he has read, this one had him hooked and he couldn't stop reading. Why he loved it? My son adores graphic novels that are humorous, somewhat relatable and that he can share favourite parts with his two siblings (my ten year old daughter also enjoyed this). Big Nate is a classic and great for kids, teens and adults alike. I would also include this book in my middle school classroom library and know it would be a hit!

Big Nate: the Gerbil Ate My Homework by Lincoln Peirce With schools closed for the pandemic, I’ve been getting more and more ebooks for my 7-year-old to read. She was talking over the fence with her 8-year-old neighbor about books and he recommended the Big Nate series. She’s been enjoying them, and when I saw this new book on NetGalley, she said she’d write an review if I got it for her. Here it is: “The Big Nate book series is about a boy name Nate who gets in a bunch of trouble and doesn’t have the best grades and doesn’t really like his teachers and he goes to beaches and he goes to school and sometimes in the panels he is just sitting with a water bottle. There are almost 50 Big Nate books and I don’t think that they get any worse throughout the whole series if anything they get really good because it has Big Nate doing mischief with his teachers or playing pranks on his friends but it’s always interesting. The one other thing that I don’t really like is that Big Nate isn’t very nice to his friends and family or his teachers people he gets bullied a lot but he also is mean to other people.” From what I’ve read, it seems a little less crass than the Captain Underpants books, but it hits the same vibe. I will note that I didn’t love all of the language. On one page, a character called something “lame”, which is an ableist word that I would rather my children not be exposed to.

Another wonderful Nate adventure. My two sons love these books, and they are 8 and 10. More hijinx and laughter ensues. I never think that they can come up with more storylines, but they always do. Nate and his friends are very lovable, and the addition of gerbils makes it even more adorable for kids.

This is the first time I have to 'create' a book in Goodreads because I got an advanced reader copy from Netgalley and could not find the book to add my reviews too. Nate got himself in quite a difficult situation where he decided to date older student however as DeeDee said 'trouble in paradise' and he breaks up with her. I'd feel bad about break up but the fact that Trudy was never a good fit except, this is Nate we are talking about and he just bounces back to normal in no time.

As soon as I saw the book I requested it and fortunately my request was approved. I have always been a big fan of the author and his books. His writing style is quite easy to grasp and kids of any age can read it. If you want your kids to get into reading,give them his books. These are fun and so engaging.I read this one in one sitting. It’s a collection of comics throughout moments of Nate’s life at school and at home. **Thankyou Netgalley and publisher for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review*

Big Nate books are a staple for kids! My kids have been reading and loving them for years. I finally sat down & read one and it did not disappoint. Lincoln Pierce shares a great sense of humor in this comic book type of book.. Helping kids survive school is a must and this kind of book helps meet that need. In this book, Nate, the main character gets help from his furry friend, the gerbil, in keeping him out of trouble with his teacher. It really is done with a lot of humor but helps kids relate at the same time! I appreciate the opportunity the publisher, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Net Galley gave me to read this advance copy of the book. This is my total and unbiased opinion. Great book for kids (and adults) to read!!

Another great addition to the Big Nate series! This is one of my son’s favorites and I have enjoyed discovering the series on his recommendation. This graphic novel had the same humor that I expect from a Big Nate book and I am sure that fans of the series will be happy to have more Nate and friends antics to follow. This seemed to be shorter than some of the other graphic novels, but it may have been that I was excited for a new story (along with my son) and raced through it quicker than normal. While this isn’t the type of story I usually read, I am glad to have something to bond over with my child that he is so passionate about!

Done being a good boy at school? Wanna get naughty this autumn? Get on board. The best-selling Big Nate is back with witty ways to make you learn some new mischief tricks. This kid with strange hair is all you want to get your school life more colourful. He is not a child who has his nose buried in books (social studies feels like vertigo to him!😆). And surely you don't expect him to always listen to his teachers, do you? And don't you go on and mention homework to him. And getting good grades? What, he is content with his Cs. Well, how about dating? 😏 He'll try that one. Big Nate is all about junior high school drama: 1. Girlfriend or friends (Pick one🙄) 2. The oh-I-forgot-to-do-homework moment 3. Break-ups💔, post break-up💥, rebounds😍 4. Detentions 5. Pranks.....and much more!! You'll get to meet all the characters of your school- . the troublemaker. Check. . the dorky kid. Check. . the study nerds. Check. . the players. Check . the grumpy teacher. Check. . the new kid. Check. Wanna meet more of them? Well, just add Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework to your wishlist and get hold of the book this September!!

the gerbil ate my homework

For one my son LOVES this series. Big Nate is one of the few books to keep him interested. We ended up reading this together and he really enjoyed it.

I enjoyed reading this book and getting a taste of why all the kids that come into the library always rave about with the Big Nate series. While I wish that these books were a little more of a challenge to read I can appreciate having a fun, purely entertaining read that children can come back to time and time again and not be bored. It shouldn't always be about challenging kids to read sometimes it should just be about getting them to read something, anything and enjoy it. Big Nate: The Gerbil at my Homework as well as the rest of the Big Nate series will do just that; entertain and help children enjoy reading.

the gerbil ate my homework

I read this with my 10 year old. He enjoys graphic novels more than standard novels. We loved the introduction of the new character, Dee Dee. It was a great way to refresh the series. We loved that she was dramatic and wanted to be an actor and thought she was a good friend for Nate. Nate always hates his teacher and we thought it was funny to hear all the pranks he pulled on her. We plan on adding this to our Big Nate library when it comes out as they are enjoyable for my son to read who also enjoys drawing. Thank you for the advanced copy, NetGalley.

the gerbil ate my homework

I am a middle school teacher and this is my first Big Nate book. (I know, I know.) But now, I understand the hype of my students!! This book was humorous, and the plot was fun. As a teacher, I am always appreciative of Big Nate books, and this one does not disappoint! A truly enjoyable read.

the gerbil ate my homework

Thank you to the publisher for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review Big Nate is back! With more pranks, excuses and more fun! I loved reading this, it gave me such a nostalgic feel for some reason. It was a super quick read and I enjoyed it so much. The srt style is very easily readable which makes it very fun and keeps you going. The dialogue is very basic since it's a comic aimed at younger viewers and all the textbubbles are nicely readable so you don't have to guess what anything says. I loved this very much!

This book is hilarious! Having worked with middle schoolers, this is a completely accurate depiction of how they interact, and demonstrates the issues that are important to them, (many of which are hard for adults to appreciate). Nate, himself is a typical middle schooler, who loves to challenge authority but does so in an adorable and engaging way that teachers and administrators find palatable. He also brings attention to the art of the comic strip - which is important at a time when many adults are understanding the power of graphic novels.

In the tradition of Calvin & Hobbes, Lincoln Peirce captures the trauma and drama of middle school. Nate is, as always, relatable and just sarcastic enough. Nate never disappoints and this one is laugh out loud funny. My son can't get enough of Nate's antics. Thank you Net Galley for the advance copy!

Full disclosure: I request the Big Nate titles from Netgalley because my 11 year-old really enjoys them. To me, they're inoffensive in the same vein as the classic Snoopy comic books. I read them, and they're pleasant, but they don't really resonate with me. That said, I am not the demographic for these comics. Here's a conversation I had with said 11 year-old about this latest Big Nate offering: Me: So what did you think? E: I really enjoyed it. I think Big Nate is funny. Me: What did you like best? E: I liked that it took place during an entire school year, and that a gerbil was involved. Me: Was there anything else you really liked? E: There was a part about mini-golf that was pretty good. When is the next one coming out? And there you have it! Thumbs up from this household! Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

the gerbil ate my homework

My son (age 8) loves the "Big Nate" series! He recently started reading them and is completely hooked. This is another great addition to the series. Clever storyline and laugh-out-loud illustrations.

This was another really great Big Nate book! I always love these. They are so quick and easy to read and so enjoyable every time. I am so glad I picked this up!

My sons are big fans of Big Nate and they eagerly flipped through The Gerbil Ate my Homework. My sons are 6 and 8 and love to read. My six year old, especially, enjoys the fast pace and humor of Big Nate books. He feels like he's accomplished something by reading the entire book and he laughs the entire time. My eight year old frequently turns homework in late, so now he's wishing he had a gerbil to feed it to for the excuse!! I read over their shoulders and love the brightness and simplicity of the artwork. The story is quick and entertaining and now one is ever bored. Highly recommend!

I buy every Big Nate out there for my school library (and I did for my classroom library before), and this title is no different. Nate stories are just so much fun and well done!

the gerbil ate my homework

The Big Nate series are a big hit with the grade level I teach (4/5). The kids find them funny, they enjoy the pictures, and they are a perfect reading level even for some of my lower readers. My 11 year old daughter read this advanced reader copy and she shared with me her thoughts. She thought The Gerbil Ate My Homework was hilarious, and she will continue to read new books in this series that come out. They are a quick read for her, but she very much enjoys them!

This was adorable. This is a comic strip of a boy Nate and his misadventures in the sixth grade. It was funny and serious all at the same. time. Nate is a classic underachiever and sometimes he says some profound things. It is interesting to see how the relationships of middle schoolers play out in a comic book. This is enjoyable for all ages.

Great! Another fun adventure for Nate. My son loves all of these and this one we read together. We always anticipate great stories with Nate!!!

the gerbil ate my homework

Full disclosure I got this for my cousin's kid to read, and he adored this story. He loved the artwork as per usual and was especially happy that the gerbil was involved. I quickly went through the book, and thought the parts that I read were comical, definitely veering towards kids as the target audience. So I am going to give it 5 stars from the lovely nephew of mine who read and enjoyed it.

It was fun to see that it was set throughout the entire school year and gerbil was involved. I just got this book because the cover enticed me, and it was a fun read and it reads like a Snoopy story. Quick and fun, would obviously be more inclined to kids.

the gerbil ate my homework

Another great book about the mischievous Nate, who - obviously - gets into just as many scrapes as always.

the gerbil ate my homework

This book was received as an ARC from Andrews McMeel Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own. I can see why the Big Nate series is very popular. Every time I read a new Big Nate Graphic Novel my stomach hurts from laughing to hard. The words he says and how he treats his teachers reminds me a lot of a more free spirited Young Sheldon and now Nate feeds the class gerbil his homework and when his least favorite teacher Mrs. Godfrey questions him, he stops at nothing to come up with the best excuses to not only get away with not doing his assignment but to maintain his reputation as the class clown and world class prankster. Just like the other books in the series, our young readers will enjoy this book and can't wait until it is released. We will consider adding this title to our JGraphic Novel collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

A funny and ornery Nate in the life of a 6th grader. A comical layout that is comical in contend. A short spiel on the actual gerbil and I was beginning to wonder if there was gerbil. But forget about the gerbil, I forgot what drama there is in 6th grade. You have your favorite teachers and then you have those that know your number. You have the boy that seems to have it all and then you have Nate. Nate is prankster so if you don't want your sixth grader getting any ideals, you might want to read this one so you have your sixth grader's number! A Special Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

This was another great collection of comics by Lincoln Pierce. Big Nate is always entertaining and loved by all ages

the gerbil ate my homework

I received a digital copy of this book from netgalley for an honest review. I read this to my 8 year old and she liked the story but she didn't love it. I on the other hand thought it was funny and cute. There were a couple things in the book that seem a little too old for her to understand. For example Twitter was mentioned and she has no idea what that is.

Awesome, classic Big Nate book! I loved the storyline and humor, it had me laughing out loud! Would recommend for grades 4-8.

This was really fun and a silly read. I really enjoyed it. I liked the different types of stories and the comic style.

the gerbil ate my homework

Another winner! My son read this book in one sitting, he enjoyed it tremendously. The only problem is that he gets through it too quickly and it seems like forever for the next release. I'm a huge advocate for inspiring children to read, especially boys since they seem to be the hardest group to inspire to be avid readers. A great graphic comic for young and old. And you can't beat the sounds of giggles from your kiddo while reading a book he doesn't want to put down. Thank you Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advance reading copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

the gerbil ate my homework

An entertaining read that reminds me a little bit of Peanuts, definitely fitting for the target audience of Middle Schoolers; and I wouldn't mind picking up another one of these in the future.

My 7 year old son LOVED this book. We read it together. He said our library should definitely buy it and that it's better than all the rest of the Big Nate books. "It's always just so funny," he told me. I'm concerned about the use of the word lame throughout the book. It is ableist language, so my son and I discussed it.

This is the best Big Nate book in the series! I thought it was really funny! I couldn't believe how many Twitter followers the principal's had! This was a fun read and a great addition to an already fantastic series.

Nate has a lot of problems. He is dating an older girl and feels conflicted. And then their is is nemesis, Mrs. Godfrey! She definitely is not buying the accident story about homework and the classroom gerbil. And can you imagine Chad as a movie star? So if you want to find out what really happened, just pick up The Gerbil Ate My Homework and find out! Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to enjoy this title!

This is one of my favorite big nate books so far. I love all of the books in the Big Nate series, they are fun to read and great for long car rides or times when you have to wait for anything to happen. This one had me laughing quite a bit.

More fun stories from Big Nate. He breaks up with his seventh grade girlfriend in order to spend more time with his friends. And even though he's still in school, at least his favorite teacher is back. We get to see Nate make a film with Gina and Chad and there is more time spent with Dee Dee (who I am really enjoying as a character and am glad to see more of.) Four stars This book comes out September 1st ARC kindly provided by Andrew McMeel Publishing and NetGalley Also downloaded from library Opinions are my own

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    Now an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon! Middle school is back in session and so is the New York Times bestselling series that's been brightening the funny papers for almost 30 years! Ready or not, some major laughs are due in Big Nate: The Gerbil Ate My Homework. You've got to know where you stand to survive sixth grade, and Nate Wright's found the perfect spot: right next ...

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