: Excessively self-confident and sarcastic, Nate often clashes with authority figures, particularly his social studies teacher, Mrs. Godfrey .
: He is a gifted cartoonist, a skilled chess player, and a drummer for his rock band, Enslave the Mollusk .
: Nate’s academic rival who frequently gets him into trouble. Big Nate
: He has a severe fear of cats (ailurophobia) and a legendary love for Cheez Doodles. Key Characters
: Nate’s best friend and the "voice of reason." : Nate’s academic rival who frequently gets him
The series features a recurring cast of friends, rivals, and family members:
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 long-time crush, though his feelings are
: Nate’s long-time crush, though his feelings are famously unrequited.