Lincoln Peirce Reading Order
6 series · 78 books
Lincoln Peirce is a renowned American cartoonist and animator, celebrated for his engaging children's literature, particularly the beloved Big Nate series. With a prolific output of 78 titles across six series, including novels, graphic novels, and activity books, he has captivated young audiences since 2010. His most notable work, the Big Nate franchise, has also been adapted into an animated series, further expanding its reach and popularity.
Big Nate Series
Ongoing9 books (2010–2025)
Start with Big Nate Strikes Again, the first of 9 books in the Big Nate series.
Big Nate Activity Series
Complete6 books (2011–2016)
Start with Big Nate Boredom Buster, the first of 6 books in the Big Nate Activity series.
Big Nate Graphic Novels Series
Ongoing36 books (2010–2026)
Start with From the Top, the first of 36 books in the Big Nate Graphic Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  From the Top 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Big Nate and Friends 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Out Loud 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Big Nate Makes the Grade 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Big Nate Makes a Splash 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Dibs on This Chair 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Game On! 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  I Can't Take It! 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Pray for a Fire Drill 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Great Minds Think Alike 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Crowd Goes Wild! 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Big Nate's Greatest Hits 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Say Good-bye to Dork City 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Welcome to My World 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Revenge of the Cream Puffs 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Thunka, Thunka, Thunka 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Big Nate Goes Bananas! 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Silent But Deadly 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Hug It Out! 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Payback Time! 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Blow the Roof Off! 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Gerbil Ate My Homework 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Aloha! 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  In Your Face 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Beware of Low-Flying Corn Muffins 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Destined for Awesomeness 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Prank You Very Much 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Release the Hounds! 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Move It or Lose It! 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Nailed It! 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Remain Calm! 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  This Means War! 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 | No Harm Done! 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 36 | Code Red! 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Big Nate Miscellaneous Series
Complete23 books (2010–2020)
Start with The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World, the first of 23 books in the Big Nate Miscellaneous series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  All Work and No Play: A Collection of Sundays 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Here Goes Nothing 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Genius Mode 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Mr. Popularity 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Crowd Goes Wild! 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Say Good-bye to Dork City 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Welcome to My World 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Epic Big Nate 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Revenge of the Cream Puffs 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Thunka, Thunka, Thunka 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | A Good Old-Fashioned Wedgie 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | What's a Little Noogie Between Friends? 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Silent But Deadly 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Back to Back Hits: On a Roll and Goes for Broke 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Big Nate Better Than Ever 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Hug It Out! 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Little Big Nate 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | Payback Time! 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Big Nate Stays Classy 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Blow the Roof Off! 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  I Smell a Pop Quiz 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Big Nate TV Series
Complete1 book (2024–2024)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Nate Files 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Max and the Midknights Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2022)
Start with Max and the Midknights and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lincoln Peirce written?
- Lincoln Peirce has written 78 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lincoln Peirce series?
- Here are the first books in Lincoln Peirce's series: Big Nate: Big Nate Strikes Again; Big Nate Activity: Big Nate Boredom Buster; Big Nate Graphic Novels: From the Top; Big Nate Miscellaneous: The Boy with the Biggest Head in the World; Max and the Midknights: Max and the Midknights.
- What order should I read Lincoln Peirce's books?
- We recommend reading Lincoln Peirce's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lincoln Peirce still writing new books?
- Yes, Lincoln Peirce has 2 ongoing series: Big Nate, Big Nate Graphic Novels.