Books like Big Nate - In a Class by Himself

Big Nate - In a Class by Himself by Lincoln Peirce reads as humorous, lighthearted. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Wimpy Kid

Jeff Kinney · 2011

Both explore friendship & school life

77% genome match

Tom Gates

Liz Pichon · 2011

Both explore school life & friendship

84% genome match

Cat Kid Comic Club

Dav Pilkey · 2020

Both explore creativity & friendship

70% genome match

Big Nate flips out

Lincoln Peirce · 2013

Both explore school life & friendship

83% genome match

Big Nate Genius Mode

Lincoln Pierce · 2013

Both explore school life & friendship

81% genome match

Dork Diaries OMG! All About Me Diary

Rachel Renée Russell · 2001

Both explore self-discovery & friendship

75% genome match

Un Disparatado Viaje A Ratikistan

Elisabetta Dami · 2000

Both explore friendship & humor

70% genome match

Middle school, get me out of here!

James Patterson · 2012

Both explore friendship & creativity

67% genome match

The strange case of Origami Yoda

Tom Angleberger · 2010

Both explore friendship

68% genome match

The Truth About Stacey

Raina Telgemeier · 2006

Both explore friendship & school life

65% genome match

The Last Kids on Earth

Max Brallier · 2015

Both explore friendship & humor

62% genome match

The Bad Guys

Aaron Blabey · 2016

Both explore friendship & humor

61% genome match