Reading: BIG NATE: PAYBACK TIME! - Lincoln Peirce

This collection of Big Nate comics shows off our naughty, narcissistic little hero in his best light - whether trying to get his social studies teacher Mrs. Godfrey fired because he's supposedly become allergic to her, to petitioning for a student lounge because the teachers get one for themselves, dressing up as classmate Gina for Halloween, schooling a newbie in how to make the most out of detention, or trying to break up Jenny and Arthur because he may (or may not) like Jenny. Oh, yeah, and the bully episode, as seen on the book cover; this reader's personal favorite. Nate, as usual, goes through the world from day to day acting like he owns it, and this collection is a funny, varied example of the little menace from PS 38 at his most maddening. Amazing, what this kid can talk or scheme his way out of; I wish I'd had half his skills in school. 4.5/5 stars

NOTE: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.