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Big Nate Goes Bananas!

Summary

The school year is winding down, and Nate can't wait for summer vacation: baseball, beach trips, and . . . overripe bananas? Yuck!Turns out Nate has a problem with fruit that's past its prime. And that's not all that's bugging him. Kim Cressly is making Chester jealous at Nate's expense, Artur is challenging him in the Hunny Bursts mascot contest, and his replacement social studies teacher is none other than Coach John. In banana terms, it's all leaving Nate feeling a little bruised. Can he make it to summer without slipping up?Lincoln Peirce's signature blend of expressive artwork and sharp punchlines creates an addictive reading experience for kids who love graphic novels, comics, and illustrated humor books. The quick-reading comic-strip format of Big Nate Goes Bananas is especially appealing for reluctant readers looking for fun, approachable stories.Hilarious middle school adventures filled with pranks and chaosComic-strip storytelling perfect for short reading sessionsExpressive illustrations on every pageEncourages reading confidence through visual humor and fast pacingIdeal for fans of funny illustrated books and graphic novelsGo bananas with Nate's biggest comic catastrophes and biggest laughs yet.

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