Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
**US Edition, Contains US spellings**
Big Nate is back the fourth instalment of his own super-funny series. Big Nate is created by Lincoln Peirce, who inspired Jeff Kinney, author of ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’.
When you’ve got a head the size of Big Nate’s then losing is not an option. But Nate’s school P.S. 38 gets beaten by arch-rivals Jefferson Middle School at EVERYTHING. Whether it’s sports, maths or a snowball fight in the park, P.S. 38 just can’t ever seem to win.
So when their school springs a leak and they have to join forces with Jefferson for a while, Nate and his friends are mortified.
What degrading loses must they face now?
Or can Nate find something that P.S. 38 can actually win at?
Frequently asked questions
Is Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the book. The story revolves around humorous situations and middle school antics rather than physical confrontations or aggressive behavior. No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on comedic situations rather than frightening themes.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have violence?
No violence detected in the book. The story revolves around humorous situations and middle school antics rather than physical confrontations or aggressive behavior.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on comedic situations rather than frightening themes.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes present in the narrative.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative does not focus on race as a central theme or plot point.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have profanity?
No actual profanity is present in the book. While there may be insults or put-downs typical of middle school humor, there is no use of curse words.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are discussed in the book. The narrative focuses on personal and social challenges rather than environmental activism.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have sexual identity?
The book includes some mild sexual innuendo and themes related to middle school relationships, such as Nate's interactions with girls and a dance invitation, which may not be suitable for younger readers. However, it is presented in a humorous context.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have gender roles?
The book addresses gender roles by depicting Nate's acknowledgment that his cartooning club should include girls, highlighting a positive change in his views about gender inclusivity. This suggests a critique of traditional gender roles.
Does Big Nate Goes for Broke (Big Nate, Book 4) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book. The narrative focuses on middle school experiences and friendships without addressing sexual orientation or gender identity.
