Middle school has never been this funny! Big Nate: Payback Time! follows Nate Wright through pranks, locker chaos, homework disasters, and friendship misadventures in a full-color comics collection that kids won’t want to put down.

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Nate Wright never forgets a grudge—and he definitely never backs down from a challenge. Whether he’s scheming against teachers, outsmarting rivals, or plotting pranks that spiral out of control, Nate proves that middle school is the perfect place for over-the-top mischief.

Big Nate: Payback Time! delivers laugh-out-loud humor, dynamic illustrations, and quick-reading comic strips that keep kids engaged from start to finish. The illustrated format is especially appealing for reluctant readers who enjoy visual storytelling, graphic novels, and school-based comedy.

• Comic-strip humor packed with rivalry, pranks, and classroom chaos
• Relatable middle school situations filled with friendship and competition
• Highly illustrated pages designed for fast, engaging reading
• Great for reluctant readers and independent readers ages 8–10
• A fun pick for fans of comics, graphic novels, and illustrated humor books

Get ready for more hilarious revenge plans, school mishaps, and unforgettable Big Nate comedy.