Books like Big Nate and friends

Big Nate and friends by Lincoln Pierce reads as humorous, lighthearted. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Big Nate in the Zone

Lincoln Peirce · 2007

Both explore school life & friendship

89% genome match

Tom Gates

Liz Pichon · 2011

Both explore school life & friendship

85% genome match

Big Nate - Game On!

Lincoln Pierce · 2013

Both explore school life & friendship

80% genome match

Unicorn on a Roll

Dana Simpson · 2015

Both explore friendship & school life

82% genome match

Wimpy Kid

Jeff Kinney · 2011

Both explore growing up & friendship

85% genome match

Dork Diaries OMG! All About Me Diary

Rachel Renée Russell · 2001

Both explore friendship & school life

71% genome match

Dennis the Menace

Hank Ketcham · 1952

Both explore mischief

74% genome match

Smile

Raina Telgemeier · 2010

Both explore friendship & growing up

68% genome match

Cat Kid Comic Club

Dav Pilkey · 2020

Both explore creativity & friendship

69% genome match

Little Lulu

John Stanley · 2004

Both explore mischief & friendship

74% genome match

Planet Omar

Zanib Mian · 2020

Both explore school life & friendship

72% genome match

Middle school, get me out of here!

James Patterson · 2012

Both explore friendship & creativity

69% genome match