Big Nate Goes for Broke facts for kids
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| Author | Lincoln Peirce |
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| Illustrator | Lincoln Peirce |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Big Nate |
| Genre | Comedy Fictional Children's novel Comic strip |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
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Publication date
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March 20, 2012 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9780061996627 |
| Preceded by | Big Nate: On a Roll |
| Followed by | Big Nate: Flips Out |
Big Nate: Goes for Broke is an exciting New York Times Bestselling novel written and illustrated by the American cartoonist Lincoln Peirce. This book is based on the popular Big Nate comic strip. It is the fourth book in the Big Nate series. Published by HarperCollins Publishers, it was released on March 20, 2012. The story follows the adventures of Nate Wright, a sixth-grader who often finds himself in hilarious and challenging situations.
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What is Big Nate Goes for Broke?
This book is a realistic fiction novel. It tells a funny story that feels real, even though the characters and events are made up. It's part of a series that many kids enjoy because of its humor and relatable school experiences. The book explores themes of rivalry, creativity, and teamwork.
The Story Begins: Rivalry!
The story kicks off with Nate feeling really annoyed. His school, P.S. 38, seems to be losing to their rival school, Jefferson, at everything! This makes Nate and his friends determined to prove their school is the best. Later, Nate attends a school dance, but things take an unexpected turn when the fire alarm goes off.
Nate's Challenge: A Broken Wrist
Because of the fire alarm incident, P.S. 38 closes temporarily. Its students are sent to Jefferson School. During this time, Nate accidentally breaks his wrist while helping his friend, Chad. This is a big problem for Nate, who loves to draw. He finds he can't create his amazing comics with a broken wrist. To make things worse, a girl from Jefferson writes a mean message on his cast.
The Snowdown Showdown
The rivalry between P.S. 38 and Jefferson continues. The Bobcats, P.S. 38's team, face Jefferson in a basketball game. Unfortunately, the Bobcats lose badly, with Jefferson scoring 129 points! This loss makes the P.S. 38 students even more determined to beat Jefferson. They decide to challenge them to a "snowdown," which is a snow sculpture contest. P.S. 38 wins this contest because their sculpture is much more creative. Jefferson's team just used an old car and packed snow around it.
Winning Big: The Comic Contest
The students of P.S. 38 prove their creativity again. They enter a comic contest, and their story is chosen as the winner! This means P.S. 38 beats Jefferson once more. Nate realizes that even though breaking his wrist was tough, it might have actually brought him some good luck in the end. The book shows how challenges can sometimes lead to unexpected victories.
