Big Nate: Silent But Deadly

Another great Big Nate story! My son will love it! Always entertaining and always fun to read for kids!

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

My second Big Nate comic, I don't know why I didn't request the others when they were on Netgalley, since this comic is just too much fun!

The biggest focus in this one is Gina (and her silent, but oh so deadly farts). She pops in a lot of the comics + is also found on the cover (and the title is a reference to her farts). I have to say that I didn't like Gina. Yes, when she was infatuated with that guy in her class, she showed something else than terrible attitude, but for most? I don't want her around that much. Know-it-alls get on my nerves. Thinking they are way more superior than others. Bleh! I did love the Fact Town Smackdown and what happened there (though I sure didn't see that Wacky Plot Twist coming).

I had a laugh at Nate and his amazing nose. Boy, that is one skill he could use later in life. Given his school-record, I think he will need something amazing, like his nose, to save him. :P It was quite fun how people doubted him and then he could just pick out everything + more.

I liked that Nate tried to go for that trophy. Of course, those who read these comics know that Nate is never going to get a trophy, well, maybe if there was a terrible student trophy (sorry, Nate) or guy with the most detentions.

Other topics include finding a new comic (and is it betrayal if you like that MC more than your favourite comic?), basketball, monopoly (no, Nate, that is not how it works), Christmas presents, School Picture Day, and many many more.

The only thing I didn't quite like was that at times it got a bit confusing as we were in the midst of a topic (for instant the Fact Town Smackdown) only to have another comic pop up in between things. It would have been better had the topics stuck together.

The art was so-so. At times Nate didn't look like a kid, but more like an old man, mostly when he turned around his head or tried to look sideways.

But I definitely liked this book, and I hope to read more Big Nate books in the future.

Another very good collection of old Big Nate strips - from him knowing any possibly determined smell (and more) to hoping to win awards at school. There are a heck of a lot of these volumes now, and a lot of these strips will probably end up in at least two books if they haven't already, but dammit - the level of consistent quality over the years has been remarkable. That would never happen in real life...

This Big Nate book is just as good as all the rest. I worry that someday the quality will start dropping 0ff, but it hasn't yet. The kids are going to keep this book going in and out of the library just as fast as all the previous books.

My students have always loved Big Nate! They are funny, relatable, and easy to read. Many times my reluctant readers will choose Big Nate books and stay motivated to read for longer periods of time!

I've read a couple now in this series and they are my guilty pleasure when I just need a funny, silly book for kids (with a little junior high humor thrown in). The author does a good job of sneaking in a few teaching moments for kids and teens. Overall, they are just fun books for pre-teen to teen a week as young at great readers, like myself. Pick this one up to relax and enjoy the fun at and hilarious stories.

I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

My sons and I loved this book! The Big Nate series continues to impress. We loved the humor and hijinks.

My son loved this Big Nate! Thank you for the advanced reader copy. His friends are envious and will be purchasing their own copies as soon as published!

Another collection of the long-running comic strip featuring a hapless kid who really should know better—about everything—by now, but particularly about girls and teachers.
“Silent but deadly” was not whom I expected, but for once I was glad it wasn’t Nate.
“Are loopholes anything like Froot Loops?” First answer: I wish. Second answer: I’m hungry.
Nate finally wins one, literally. “Scoreboard!” He’s also got a super nose, so it’s nice to see him not be the butt monkey EVERY time.

Another installment in the Big Nate comics series, this book has all the trademarks of previous books: humour, good drawing, fun characters, and interesting new plots. The Great Nose-ini was especially hilarious, punchline everywhere, as was the trivia smackdown between Francis and Gina, which added a little suspense to the story. It was another Big Nate classic.

A copy of this book was given to the reviewer through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for allowing me to read an advanced e-copy of this book. The students on my campus love Big Nate. I can't keep them on the shelf. So, I have never read one until now. The writing is fluid and sometimes humorous. Keep writing, Mr. Peirce, the kids love Big Nate.

Another great entry to the Big Nate canon. We get a little bit more story about Gina with a brief crush as well as a trivia competition between her and Francis. We also get a little Christmas time that I don't remember seeing in previous Big Nate books.

Four stars
This book comes out March 20
ARC kindly provided by NetGalley

Silent But Deadly is a really enjoyable installment in the Big Nate series. One thing in particular that I love about this series (and other middle-grade books like it) is that it allows the opportunity for me to share a love of reading with my niece and nephew and that, more than anything, is what's so special about middle grade books; they open up doors for kids to share what is funny, special and meaningful for them. While Silent But Deadly brings lots of laughs, it's also a treasured way for families to share laughter, thoughts and, best of all, a good book.

Celebrate your inner child with this new Big Nate & gang collection. This guilty pleasure is chock full of laughs and middle school hijinx courtesy of Nate & company. Nate's antics will have you in stitches. Whether it be his growling stomach or his amazing nose skills able to detect among other things classmate Gina's "silent but deadly" flatulence. Everyone's favourite 6th grader and his friends not only crack us up in this book; they also teach us some important life lessons including:
• REO Speedwagon tunes can fix any broken relationship
• Gift cards are a rip-off
• Weather forecasters cannot be trusted
• When playing Monopoly you should not cheat, but rather exploit loopholes
• Jedi Master Yoda, teaches us “always pass on what you have learned”
This collection is a barrel of chuckles regardless of your age, and is highly recommended to all fans of the Big Nate comic series.
Thank you very much to the publisher for providing a copy of the ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Given that my students are absolutely nuts about this series, I think I was expecting to dive into something a little more substantial. But, after reminding myself that this is a series that resonates the most with kids in grades 2-5, I think perhaps my expectations were a little too high. Regardless, I’m glad that I finally dove into one of these as it’s great to see what’s got my kids excited to read.

There’s lots to love about this book, and I have no doubt that it will be a smashing hit like all those in the series that came before it. The artwork is simple and cartoonish, with block colours and high contrast. It’s easy to read with a spacious layout, and the colour blocking is such that even those with colour blindness are not likely to encounter too many issues. All of the panels read left-to-right and not too much action happens in the gutters, which makes this a perfect book where new comics readers can cut their their teeth on the medium and gain essential literacy competencies.

I love too, how the comics are a series of vignettes with some being just one page, while others are more substantial. Sure, there are arguments for a sustained plot, but the smaller episodes mean that this book will appeal to both established and reluctant readers alike. Given the spread of reading abilities within the targeted age groups, it can be difficult to find books that appeal in terms of difficulty and structure level across a broader spectrum and this one absolutely hits the mark.

But I didn’t love everything about this book, and as a result I’m am somewhat saddened by what must be in all the others that came before it. It plays strongly on stereotypes and reinforced some (gender) roles that I find a little concerning. Sure, this is meant to be funny, and yes it’s great to have a prolific series that appeals largely to boys, but some of the messaging is… outdated. Girls can be smart without being angry, can be discussed without being attached to male partner (how does a work of children’s lit fail the Bechtel test?), women can be older without enduring a loveless marriage, boys can settle disputes without resorting to violence, and big words can (and should) be used without encountering derision. My feminist arguments aside, it is the fear of/ need to ridicule intelligence that I find incredibly concerning. To send the message to kids this young that smartness and popularity are opposing forces is unnerving.

With that being said, I know that I am probably going to read a lot more into the messaging than the kids ever will. It’s funny, engaging, and is sure to get a large portion of young readers amped up about diving in. And not all of the messaging in bad! I need to say that after my little rant about – there is a huge focus on creativity, friendship, family, teamwork, and personal growth. So in this I am willing to accept the balance if it gets even the most reluctant readers turning the pages.

Would I recommend this book? Absolutely! Despite the misconceptions about the graphic novel format, it introduces incredibly sophisticated words and concepts to it’s readers – often well above the intended grade level. Yet, the subject matter remains enticing and the pages packed with bawdy humour.

Librarians, order in hardcover – this baby will be in high demand!

My son and I enjoyed this book. I think he liked it more. It's another fun Big Nate read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lincoln Peirce for allowing me to read and review Big Nate: Silent But Deadly. My boys are SO EXCITED for the release of this book! The countdown is on, and I know that they will enjoy it as much as the other Big Nate books that they have read. Another good one!

This was my first BIG NATE book, and I've been missing out. Or at least my inner kid has...

Perfect for reluctant readers, the graphic novel element keeps the pages turning, and the jokes are just right for this age group. Recommended; I'll be checking out the rest of the series for those days when you just need a good laugh.

**Review of NetGalley copy**

Thanks to Netgalley/Publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Loved the book. Although the book is targeted at middle school kids i think it is more appropriate for high grade elementary school kids. Quite a few take aways too so this is not such a silly book to pass couple of hours and forget about it.

Pictures are appropriate and add value.

Like all the Big Nate comics, it's a really fun and cute read. Definitely reading more of the books. :)

My 11 year old daughter LOVED this book and can't wait to read more by this author. The writing has a Calvin and Hobbes kind of feel and we love that. This is a perfect middle school book. Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy this one!

Full disclosure - my 9 year old daughter read this book and gave me her thoughts - she loved it. As she is a huge fan of the Big Nate books this one did not disappoint. She found it funny and was telling her friends about it. She would highly recommend it.

I really do love these books. I can see why Big Nate would be a hit with kids, and even adults. He's just such a smart alec kid and you kind of want to slap him, but his friends and classmates are always there to take him down a peg. It's endearing, and always funny.

This is hilarious! A comic style book that anyone would enjoy! Simple to read. Nate is funny, crazy and too smart. He is often punished in school but he doesn't mind. He annoys people around him yet he's innocent at times. Expect a loud and lively laughter from the book.

This review is also posted in my blog : https://onewordtoomuch.wordpress.com/2018/03/14/big-nate-silent-but-deadly/

Thank you to Net Galley for a free copy of this book in trade for an honest review.

Ooh…wow…this is a funny, cute, witty read. It’s my first book of Big Nate and I totally L.O.V.E it. Honestly, I’m having another bad day because my client haven’t paid my fee. So, I landed with a Big Nate book this afternoon, courtesy of Net Galley and feel a bit better. There are some part that I really need to laugh because it’s so funny and logical.

Nate is obviously a smart and creative kid. He has the right answers for everything. In my country, they would call this type of kid naughty and unruly. It really gives the parents headache. Living in a place where you are expected to be perfect, it might be strange to read something like this.

The funny thing is, his best friends can’t actually stand him but they know sometimes he made sense. What I like is his interactions with the adults. The answers he gave them are smart, funny and somehow rings too much of truth we adults don’t want to hear. For example: what’s Mrs. Godfrey New Year’s wish? Losing weight! And he got send to the headmaster for being honest.

The story obviously made you want to get back into childhood again (minus the school drill of course). I have to admit, I’m quite impressed that a sixth grader could answer things logically like Nate. Some of the characters are also quite familiar. There are the popular kid who everybody loves, the cool guy, the bully, the nerd who knows everything and the regular kid.

Love the illustration style. It’s simple with solid lines and bright colors. It’s suitable for kids. The expressions of the characters are also comical and very expressive.

Recommend for those who loves to laugh, need an uplifting from a bad day, like comic books with solid color illustration and funny characters.

This is another solid Big Nate collection. The issues he deals with seem fairly timeless, and our students relate to him well.

Nate is navigating middle school as best he can. He helps the rookies in detention but can't really find his way as an investigative reporter. His noisy stomach disrupts the class, but his work as the Great Nose-ini, sniffing out potential food allergens, helps save lives. He is a loyal if annoying friend, even if he isn't really Student of the Month material. But most of all, Nate keeps things interesting. 

Big Nate: Silent But Deadly is a collection of the Big Nate comics that takes you from Halloween through Groundhog Day, showing all the crazy adventures of Nate and his classmates and friends. It's a fun and entertaining collection for middle graders on up, celebrating the best of childhood as well as the challenges of sixth grade. 

Cartoonist Lincoln Peirce uses his clever cartoons to entertain us while reminding us what it's like to be a kid. I loved Big Nate: Silent But Deadly, and I recommend it to anyone who needs a smile, no matter what your age. 



Galleys for Big Nate: Silent But Deadly were provided by Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley, with many thanks.

My 9 year old son grabbed this from the library the moment was available and loved every second of it. He's a fast reader, so he goes through these books quickly but the peals of laughter are always worth downloading the next book in the series. He often will read his favorite jokes aloud to his dad or sister, making this a series I know he'll go back for time and again.

Big Nate: Silent but Deadly was written by Lincoln Peirce. I was very excited about the opportunity to read this book because my oldest daughter is a big fan of the Big Nate comic strip and I knew that she would be interested in reading it too.

Nate is an average American boy who goes to elementary school. He has somewhat of a contentious relationship with teachers and administrators, and he has friends and adversaries within the school community. He’s a bright boy, but he doesn’t like to do schoolwork, which is something most children can empathize with. He plays sports, and interacts with his family.

My daughter thinks that Big Nate is very funny, and this is one of her favorite comic strips. One thing that she pointed out to me was that one of the characters moved away in another book, but she has not moved away in this book. So, even though this book was published more recently, the range of strips appears to be earlier than some of the other books. This didn’t affect her enjoyment, but it’s something she noticed right away.

I would recommend Big Nate: Silent but Deadly to middle grade readers. Big Nate is a cute comic strip, and I think it’s one that elementary school students would enjoy. This is just a collection, so readers don’t have to read any of the other Big Nate books before this one. My daughter is already looking forward to more Big Nate collections, so she will be re-reading her other books while waiting for the next book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book.

Cute book, My 7th grade students who are lower level learners enjoy reading Big Nate books!

The Big Nate series lends perfectly for some mommy son reading time and is a huge favourite of my 12 year old son. As with the other books, Big Nate: Silent But Deadly was an entertaining read, funny, lighthearted and perfectly penned for its young reading audience. Although I found some of the scenes to be silly, my son loved them and roared with laughter. All in all another great read!

You know those little "f" bombs that sneak up on you when you least expect it, then "poof" they make themselves known, catching you unaware. That's what Lincoln Peirce does in his latest comic edition, Big Nate: Silent but Deadly, where the jokes catch you off guard, not quietly this time, but with a force which causes an explosive, deafening laugh that the reader can't quite hold in.

It's 6th grade (again) for Nate and his friends (there's even an inside joke about an endless loop of repeating sixth grade, over and over!) and they are at it again with Nate combating his nemesis, teacher Mrs Godfrey, and trying to find ways to outsmart teacher's pet & know-it-all Gina, such as a Fact Town Smackdown between her and Francis. Of course Nate and his friends are rooting for Francis - "You're a geek, but your OUR geek!" With a look at Detention (Note on pass given to Nate: The Usual), Class Picture Day (Where Mr Galvin is asked to show us his teeth, and his dentures accidentally fall out - Response: "These scientists are so literal."), and Romance (Gina has a crush on Chad whose C.Q. - Cuteness Quotient - is off the charts). Holidays are a hoot, from Halloween to Christmas (After taking Nate to buy a present for his sister, his dad quips - "And this is why gift cards were invented."), to a Monopoly Marathon on New Year's Eve playing by Nate's Rules.

School is in the fun zone and there's lots of chuckles when Nate attempts to be Student of the Month, interviews a teacher for the school paper, and finds himself outmatched at a school basketball game. Chad is able to outsmart a bully by opening Nate's locker, knocking the jerk over with all the junk unexpectedly spewing out. Nate's retort: "I might have to start charging a user's fee."

Nate's talents as the Great Nose-Ini are explored as well as his ability to irk all the adults leaving them shaking their heads and lamenting, "I hate my life", with even the Principal wondering "If could trade jobs with another" once he's done dealing with Nate.

The one two punch of each cartoon is enhanced by the descriptive illustrations with facial expressions, or lack thereof, lifting the comedy up to the next level.

To sum it up is the line - "He's confusing me." To which I respond "Welcome to my world." But in a good way.

Four stars and a thank you to Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love the Big Nate books, and so do my kids! This one did not disappoint. Very entertaining and funny!