Books like Big Nate Makes the Grade

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

The Next Chapter

Jeff Kinney · 2017

Both explore friendship & family

81% genome match

Cat Kid Comic Club

Dav Pilkey · 2020

Both explore friendship

59% genome match

Big Nate Genius Mode

Lincoln Pierce · 2013

Both explore friendship & mischief

71% genome match

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates

Liz Pichon · 2011

Both explore school & family

70% genome match

Big Nate flips out

Lincoln Peirce · 2013

Both explore friendship

70% genome match

Tales from a Not-so-talented Pop Star (Dork Diaries #3)

Rachel Renée Russell · 2008

Both explore friendship

68% genome match

Planet Omar

Zanib Mian · 2020

Both explore friendship & family

71% genome match

Middle school, get me out of here!

James Patterson · 2012

Both explore friendship

66% genome match

Quattro topi nella giungla nera

Elisabetta Dami · 2003

Both explore friendship

65% genome match

The Truth About Stacey

Raina Telgemeier · 2006

Both explore friendship

63% genome match

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Barbara Park · 1992

Both explore school & friendship

63% genome match

The strange case of Origami Yoda

Tom Angleberger · 2010

Both explore friendship

61% genome match