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A high-energy, doodle-packed survival guide to the everyday indignities and unexpected triumphs of middle school. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Big Nate Lives It Up.
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- upbeat
- 01
Big Nate flips out
Lincoln Peirce
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the chaotic halls of middle school where a sudden personality shift threatens to upend a classic friendship.
- 02
Big Nate Greatest Hits
Lincoln Peirce
A rapid-fire dose of middle-school chaos fueled by unearned confidence and hilarious detentions.
- 03
Bad Kitty school daze
Nick Bruel
A delightfully chaotic romp through the absurdities of obedience, fueled by feline defiance and slapstick humor.
- 04
Tom Gates
Liz Pichon
A highly visual, doodle-filled romp through the hilarious, everyday chaos of school, snacks, and annoying siblings.
- 05
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff Kinney
A hilarious, highly visual survival guide to the everyday humiliations of middle school.
- 06
Bummer in the Summer!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through school days and holiday chaos.
- 07
Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy!
Dan Gutman
A zany, laugh-out-loud school adventure where the adults are the ones acting entirely out of control.
- 08
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman
Dav Pilkey · 2001
A chaotic, laugh-out-loud celebration of childhood mischief and the subversive power of a well-drawn comic.
- 09
Class Clown
Johanna Hurwitz · 1987
A warm, empathetic glimpse into the bustling world of a third-grade classroom and the earnest heart of a kid who just can't seem to stay out of trouble.
- 10
My brother is a big, fat liar
James Patterson and Lisa Papademetriou
A hilarious, high-energy dive into the chaotic hallways of middle school and the fierce determination to outshine a troublemaking sibling.
- 11
How I survived bullies, broccoli and Snake Hill
James Patterson
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the chaotic, prank-filled battleground of middle school summer camp.
- 12
How to Be Popular
Meg Cabot
A bubbly, laugh-out-loud exploration of high school social climbing that proves the best version of yourself is usually the one you left behind.
