: Nate’s single, middle-aged father who refuses to let Nate get a dog. The Evolution of the Franchise Big Nate, Small Screen: An Interview with Lincoln Peirce
: Nate’s best friend and the "voice of reason." Big Nate
: Nate’s academic rival who frequently gets him into trouble. : Nate’s single, middle-aged father who refuses to
Nate is an 11-and-a-half-year-old "C-grade student" who believes he is destined for greatness, despite holding the school record for the most detentions. : Nate’s single
: A jokester friend who often delivers punchlines.