mehsi's review
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
A brand-new Big Nate, this time not the picture books, but I picked up one of the comic collections again from Netgalley. I just cannot resist. They are just so funny, and brilliant to cheer up your day. I am writing this in November just a few hours before I have to go to the doctor because my knee isn’t healing (I fell of my e-bike just a week ago). So yeah, I could use anything that makes me laugh. And Big Nate did it!
In this one we have tons of sports as he plays more and more soccer. But next to fun sports and him rethinking his decisions on if he should continue going pro or not, there is also detentions, school, Valentine’s Day (and can I just say that while Nate’s ulterior motive wasn’t that good, I still loved that he took time to give a card to all the girls in his school?), we see him try to raise money for the scouts by selling cookies (man, why can’t we have that here), hold a surprise party for his teacher (he was kinda roped into it), and there is tons more. Nate definitely doesn’t have a boring life, no sirree. Every day brings something for him, be it good or bad (though most of the bad things happen because of his attitude towards things). A bit like karma I guess.
Next to Nate we see his friends (Schroeder makes a toddler cry), Chad woos the ladies and reacts to all things food, DeeDee is dramatic and funny as ever, and Teddy has problems with breaking up with his girlfriend (the ending of this one had me in stitches).
I had tons of fun reading this one and I shared plenty with my hubby as I read.
I would definitely recommend this one to all, Big Nate keeps being funny despite him being so cocky about things. I cannot wait for the next collection/book!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
A brand-new Big Nate, this time not the picture books, but I picked up one of the comic collections again from Netgalley. I just cannot resist. They are just so funny, and brilliant to cheer up your day. I am writing this in November just a few hours before I have to go to the doctor because my knee isn’t healing (I fell of my e-bike just a week ago). So yeah, I could use anything that makes me laugh. And Big Nate did it!
In this one we have tons of sports as he plays more and more soccer. But next to fun sports and him rethinking his decisions on if he should continue going pro or not, there is also detentions, school, Valentine’s Day (and can I just say that while Nate’s ulterior motive wasn’t that good, I still loved that he took time to give a card to all the girls in his school?), we see him try to raise money for the scouts by selling cookies (man, why can’t we have that here), hold a surprise party for his teacher (he was kinda roped into it), and there is tons more. Nate definitely doesn’t have a boring life, no sirree. Every day brings something for him, be it good or bad (though most of the bad things happen because of his attitude towards things). A bit like karma I guess.
Next to Nate we see his friends (Schroeder makes a toddler cry), Chad woos the ladies and reacts to all things food, DeeDee is dramatic and funny as ever, and Teddy has problems with breaking up with his girlfriend (the ending of this one had me in stitches).
I had tons of fun reading this one and I shared plenty with my hubby as I read.
I would definitely recommend this one to all, Big Nate keeps being funny despite him being so cocky about things. I cannot wait for the next collection/book!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
gudzilla's review
5.0
Some of the things Nate says, makes me think it might not be age-appropriate for regular 6th grader but I'm 30+ something reading this book, finds it hilarious.
ssejig's review
5.0
As always, Peirce delivers a series of strips wherein we get to see Nate interacting with his friends during sports and at school. We see his delusions of grandeur when it comes to all of the above. Of course, he spars with Gina and Mrs. Godfrey (even on the first day of school.) There are a series of strips related to his playing on the soccer team including wanting to get some music to play pre-game and how that quickly fizzles and also believing that he should be scouted (even in middle school) and figuring out that that will mean some extra training with someone he'd rather not spend time with.
It is also Nate's turn to take care of Sherman, the class hamster, and, being Nate, doesn't do it in quite the way one might expect.
I am really enjoying the addition of Dee Dee. I can't remember when she was introduced but she's been appearing in more and more of the series. She is a great character and it's nice to see Nate actually relating to a female in a positive manner (not just as a despised teacher or sibling or, on the other hand, as a love interest.)
It is also Nate's turn to take care of Sherman, the class hamster, and, being Nate, doesn't do it in quite the way one might expect.
I am really enjoying the addition of Dee Dee. I can't remember when she was introduced but she's been appearing in more and more of the series. She is a great character and it's nice to see Nate actually relating to a female in a positive manner (not just as a despised teacher or sibling or, on the other hand, as a love interest.)
anudbe's review
3.0
Many thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't know this graphic novel was a part of a series at first, then I check and turned out it's well loved.
The art was standerd and the stories were bright and funny.
I liked it.
I didn't know this graphic novel was a part of a series at first, then I check and turned out it's well loved.
The art was standerd and the stories were bright and funny.
I liked it.
arathi's review
5.0
thanks to netgalley for this cheerful graphic novel, Big Nate is always fun!
In this issue the 6th grader Nate has a lot of things to handle – soccer ball coach, his arch nemesis Gina.
Nate has a new job as well to handle, he gets a chance to intern at Klassic Komix and does a fabulous job!
Nate thinks he is the sweetheart of the school and decides to give a valentine’s day card to all the girls (because he doesn’t want to be biased ). He is also dragged to celebrate Mrs. Godfrey’s birthday and express his liking to her (hahaha)
#BigNateInYourFace #NetGalley
In this issue the 6th grader Nate has a lot of things to handle – soccer ball coach, his arch nemesis Gina.
Nate has a new job as well to handle, he gets a chance to intern at Klassic Komix and does a fabulous job!
Nate thinks he is the sweetheart of the school and decides to give a valentine’s day card to all the girls (because he doesn’t want to be biased ). He is also dragged to celebrate Mrs. Godfrey’s birthday and express his liking to her (hahaha)
#BigNateInYourFace #NetGalley
arydwn's review
4.0
Huge thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for providing me a copy for reviewing.
Nate is back with new adventures and antics with his friends and schoolmates. He's once again in conflict with his arch-nemesis Gina, he gets an internship at Klassic Komix, and is roped into throwing a party for his least favourite teacher Mrs. Godfrey. What could possibly go wrong for our favourite mischievous P.S. 38 sixth grader?
This is my first time reading a Big Nate book because they're barely ever on our library shelves. I'm pleasantly surprised! I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. I can definitely see why it's so popular with our students, and there's no doubt they would also enjoy this latest instalment.
Nate is back with new adventures and antics with his friends and schoolmates. He's once again in conflict with his arch-nemesis Gina, he gets an internship at Klassic Komix, and is roped into throwing a party for his least favourite teacher Mrs. Godfrey. What could possibly go wrong for our favourite mischievous P.S. 38 sixth grader?
This is my first time reading a Big Nate book because they're barely ever on our library shelves. I'm pleasantly surprised! I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. I can definitely see why it's so popular with our students, and there's no doubt they would also enjoy this latest instalment.
wiltedpages's review
4.0
Great book! Another edition of Nate's antics that felt fresh and new, unlike some of the other Big Nate comics I've read recently where they continue to rehash the same few things. The Godfrey storylines feel reused at points but I like that it was ~spiced up~ a little by introducing the class pet. I particularly enjoyed Nate's valentines day antics as he continues his unsuccessful pursuit in the name of love. I also really want to know if that girl ended up reciprocating feelings for Nate!
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