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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
For being my first Big Nate book, I really liked it! It had a lot of character in it, and really put the characters in the book!
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
A school celebration, a new person, forced friendship, comics, and more!
My second Big Nate novel, and while I didn't like it as much as I did the first book, it was still very fun to read!
My main trouble with the book was Breckenbridge. Sorry, I just didn't like the little guy. How he never even tried to participate in whatever Nate wanted, how he dismissed Nate's likes, and how he just stuck like glue to him. Sorry, especially the last one was just something I didn't like. I understand that you are new here, and you may have a hard time adjusting, however I feel that you should also do things on your own. The forced friendship stuff was just not my favourite, especially when it later turned into real friendship (though would you call it that?).
Of course, Nate wasn't always being the friendliest, but I can kinda (just kinda) forgive him. After all he was forced to be buddies + the guy just didn't think to go and find another friend or a group.
But in the end he sees his faults, and I am happy he did.
His comics, though there are less than in the previous book I read, were still fun. He still has a lot to learn about being kinder, but I still liked reading the comics.
We also have comics by someone from a hundred of years ago. I have to say that I wasn't that interested in them. They were plain and a bit boring. I just didn't get what was funny about them.
The mystery behind Breckenbridge, I had several theories, though I never guessed the one that was the truth. Wow, I never expected that from Breckenbridge!
The centennial? I loved it, that, even with limited funding (as really, the school was falling apart, to the point of it being very dangerous), they made a really fun day for the kids. That scavenger hunt? I wanted to participate! The price was terrific. Plus it was fun and exciting to see what Nate and his group found. Sure, a bit coincidental, but eh, it is a children's book and they do love those coincidences. :P
I still love the combination of illustrations and text, they fit perfectly with Nate's story.
Oh, I would love a book from Dee Dee's POV, she is just such a hilarious character, always bouncing around and wearing outfits whenever there is a special day.
All in all, an OK book, and I hope that my libraries will get more of them.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
My second Big Nate novel, and while I didn't like it as much as I did the first book, it was still very fun to read!
My main trouble with the book was Breckenbridge. Sorry, I just didn't like the little guy. How he never even tried to participate in whatever Nate wanted, how he dismissed Nate's likes, and how he just stuck like glue to him. Sorry, especially the last one was just something I didn't like. I understand that you are new here, and you may have a hard time adjusting, however I feel that you should also do things on your own. The forced friendship stuff was just not my favourite, especially when it later turned into real friendship (though would you call it that?).
Of course, Nate wasn't always being the friendliest, but I can kinda (just kinda) forgive him. After all he was forced to be buddies + the guy just didn't think to go and find another friend or a group.
But in the end he sees his faults, and I am happy he did.
His comics, though there are less than in the previous book I read, were still fun. He still has a lot to learn about being kinder, but I still liked reading the comics.
We also have comics by someone from a hundred of years ago. I have to say that I wasn't that interested in them. They were plain and a bit boring. I just didn't get what was funny about them.
The mystery behind Breckenbridge, I had several theories, though I never guessed the one that was the truth. Wow, I never expected that from Breckenbridge!
The centennial? I loved it, that, even with limited funding (as really, the school was falling apart, to the point of it being very dangerous), they made a really fun day for the kids. That scavenger hunt? I wanted to participate! The price was terrific. Plus it was fun and exciting to see what Nate and his group found. Sure, a bit coincidental, but eh, it is a children's book and they do love those coincidences. :P
I still love the combination of illustrations and text, they fit perfectly with Nate's story.
Oh, I would love a book from Dee Dee's POV, she is just such a hilarious character, always bouncing around and wearing outfits whenever there is a special day.
All in all, an OK book, and I hope that my libraries will get more of them.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I actually think this is one of the better Big Nate novels. I love the idea of Nate having a new kid around into teach the ins and outs of PS38, and the bond between them is cute.
This is another great addition to the series. I debated whether to give this book a 3 or a 4, but I ultimately settled on a 3. I will say that Diary of a Wimpy Kid is still my favorite book series in this genre (partially because it is the original book that helped to make this genre popular and partially because it just always seems to make me laugh), but Big Nate is fast becoming a close second. The drawings are as hilarious as always. I really enjoyed the story line in this book. I liked that there was a bit of mystery and the reader did not know why the new boy would turn out to really be. I will say that I am not a fan of the 'ultra nate' comic within the book. It just doesn't really resonate with me that much. Also, this book did not have enough Artur. Big Nate himself might hate me for saying this, but I really do love Artur. He is so funny and sweet.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
I've finally got around to reading a few of the Big Nate books and am going to review them together with one review. My biggest sticking point is that I don't particularly like Nate. He's a bit of a jerk. I get not every kid likes school, or likes his teachers, but Nate really goes over the top in his disdain for school and for adults that never seems to go away. I have a problem with that. While it's not up my alley, I can see why this would be a book that middle school students would enjoy and I can think of several students who might like the series.
My 8 yo enjoyed this Big Nate book just as much as all the others and he’s super excited to go to an author appearance by Big Nate author Lincoln Peirce tomorrow night.