Book Review and Giveaway: Big Nate Flips Out by Lincoln Peirce

Shop Indie BookstoresI was really happy that I got the opportunity to meet Lincoln Pierce and get a copy of Big Nate Flips Out. Having never read any Big Nate or Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, I was curious to see what all the hubbub was about these books that lived somewhere in between a middle grade novel and a graphic novel. I have to admit, my expectations were low. I really didn't know what I was getting myself into.

Big Nate Flips Out is the fifth of the Big Nate books, but I was able to jump right in - learning quickly about Nate, his friends, teachers and enemies. This book is a fun read, filled with jokes, a secret code to crack (you better keep page 13 bookmarked like I did!) and an awesome message about friendship. As I read through the book I was not only struck by how much I was enjoying the book, but also by how deeply I wished this book was out when I was in middle school. This is the exact kind of book and series I would have devoured the moment each was released. 

About The Book (from the back cover)

Everyone knows N-A-T-E does NOT equal N-E-A-T! And when Nate's sloppiness gets out of hand, Francis is in serious trouble. Can Nate clean up his act, or will he flip out first?

My Review

I can only imagine that Big Nate fans are already sold on this latest release, but for those of you who haven't tried him out, this is a great book to start with. This book will appeal to all types of readers. Reluctant readers will be drawn in by the intermittent comics splitting up what might feel like "too many words," while the more advanced readers will love trying to master the special code Nate and Francis write in! I highly recommend this book for middle grade readers - it is a fantastic reminder of how FUN books can be!

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