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A hilarious, fast-paced romp through the chaotic, high-stakes world of middle school mischief and everyday indignities. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Big Nate - What Could Possibly Go Wrong?.

  • chaotic
  • playful
  • energetic
  1. 01

    Big Nate Out Loud

    Lincoln Peirce

    A hilarious, fast-paced romp through the everyday triumphs and spectacular failures of middle school life.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • irreverent
    • sarcastic
  2. 02

    Big Nate Greatest Hits

    Lincoln Peirce

    A rapid-fire dose of middle-school chaos fueled by unearned confidence and hilarious detentions.

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    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • irreverent
    • sarcastic
  3. 03

    Timmy Failure

    Stephan Pastis

    A delightfully absurd, deadpan romp through the mind of a spectacularly oblivious kid detective and his polar bear partner.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • humorous
    • lighthearted
  4. 04

    The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers

    Dav Pilkey

    A gleefully subversive explosion of bathroom humor and comic-book chaos that celebrates the creative power of being a kid.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • irreverent
  5. 05

    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.

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    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • irreverent
    • lighthearted
  6. 06

    Double Down

    Jeff Kinney

    A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud exploration of middle school chaos, misguided ambition, and the eternal struggle to get your parents off your back.

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    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • humorous
    • lighthearted
  7. 07

    Hard Luck

    Jeff Kinney

    A hilarious, highly visual dive into the chaotic, awkward reality of middle school friendships and the desperate lengths we go to when feeling left behind.

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    • chaotic
    • playful
    • humorous
    • lighthearted
  8. 08

    Calvin and Hobbes

    Bill Watterson

    A wildly imaginative romp through the woods of childhood that hides deep philosophical truths beneath snowball fights and cardboard box time machines.

    Shares:
    • playful
  9. 09

    Friends with boys

    Faith Erin Hicks

    A tender, slightly spooky slice-of-life graphic novel about the terrifying leap from the safety of family into the chaotic world of high school.

    Feels:
    • cozy
    • melancholic
    • heartwarming
  10. 10

    The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

    Liz Pichon

    A highly visual, laugh-out-loud romp through the chaotic mind of a master doodler and excuse-maker.

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    • chaotic
    • playful
    • energetic
    • irreverent
  11. 11

    The Misadventures of Max Crumbly

    Rachel Renée Russell

    A frantic, doodle-filled survival guide to the everyday perils of middle school.

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    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • humorous
    • lighthearted
  12. 12

    Tom Gates

    Liz Pichon

    A highly visual, doodle-filled romp through the hilarious, everyday chaos of school, snacks, and annoying siblings.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • humorous
    • lighthearted

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