Big Nate On A Roll
Written and Illustrated by Lincoln Pierce
Harper Collins $13.99
Recommended for ages 8-12

What started out as a comic strip in more than 200 U.S. newspapers has turned into a young readers’ phenomenon.  Lincoln Peirce has created a memorable character to which many boys can relate. Big Nate is a 6th grader who is “world-class goof-off and definitely not the teacher’s pet”. He does however belong to the Timber Scouts and in this latest adventure he is doing everything in his power to win the coveted first prize awarded to the top seller of Warm Fuzzies. Nate wonders aloud if there could be a worse product to sell door-to-door!  Really, who wants a fuzzy wall hanging with a tacky saying on it?
Although the entire school population (teachers and students alike) adore the new student, Artur, Nate views him as his biggest rival.  Much to Nate’s surprise Artur has joined the Timber Scouts this year! Now both boys are chasing the big prize!  Will Nate’s antics keep him from winning the customizable skateboard or will he figure out a way to surpass Artur and roll away on his new set of wheels?
Comic books have been around for ages and are the reason many people (especially boys) start to read.  The visuals and text boxes interspersed with the story line in the Big Nate books make for an interesting read especially for children with a great sense of humour.
Peirce is also the creator of Big Nate: In a Class By Himself and Big Nate Strikes Again.