Where did the Wimpy Kid take his inspiration from? This genius kid: none other than Big Nate. You might wonder what’s so big about him. I mean, he’s only four foot tall. Answer: his HEAD. (Although the laughs are pretty big too.) Big Nate has an ego the size of a hot air balloon. He’s a table tennis champ, a genius comic artist & an all-time record holder for detentions. He’s totally king of his class. Next stop: king of the world! But things don’t always go your way just because you’re awesome… The hilarious series that inspired Diary of a Wimpy Kid New York Times bestsellers with a larger-than-life hero Jokes, cartoons & comic strips – ideal for reluctant readers Perfect for fans of the Wimpy Kid & Tom Gates ‘ Lincoln Peirce is one of my cartooning heroes, & Big Nate ranks as a comics classic.’ Jeff Kinney bookpacks-0816