Big Nate Books in Order
Big Nate is an 8-book series by Lincoln Peirce for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 8
- In series order
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.1
Big Nate Reading Order
All 8 Big Nate books, numbered in series order.
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Nate: In a Class by Himself | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Big Nate Strikes Again | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Big Nate on a Roll | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Big Nate Goes for Broke | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Big Nate Flips Out 2025 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Big Nate Lives It Up | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Big Nate Blasts Off | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 8 | Big Nate: In the Zone | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Big Nate (8 books by Lincoln Peirce) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Big Nate Books
Big Nate: In a Class by Himself
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate: In a Class by Himself
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Strikes Again
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Strikes Again
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate on a Roll
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate on a Roll
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Goes for Broke
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Goes for Broke
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Flips Out
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Flips Out
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Lives It Up
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Lives It Up
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Blasts Off
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate Blasts Off
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate: In the Zone
Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate: In the Zone
Lincoln Peirce
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Questions about the Big Nate series
- What reading level is the Big Nate series?
- Big Nate books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 8 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Big Nate books?
- Read the Big Nate books in series order: Book 1: Big Nate: In a Class by Himself; Book 2: Big Nate Strikes Again; Book 3: Big Nate on a Roll; Book 4: Big Nate Goes for Broke; Book 5: Big Nate Flips Out; and 3 more.
- What age is the Big Nate series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Big Nate for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.