{"id":6760,"date":"2026-07-28T22:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T22:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=6760"},"modified":"2026-07-28T22:14:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T22:14:01","slug":"read-big-nate-curse-of-the-puffy-shorts-first-only-on-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/read-big-nate-curse-of-the-puffy-shorts-first-only-on-epic\/","title":{"rendered":"Read Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts! First\u2014Only on Epic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Epic readers get exclusive early access to the newest Big Nate adventure before anyone else.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Nate fans, this one’s for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a limited time, Epic is the only place where kids can read the first 50 pages of Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts! <\/em>by Lincoln Peirce. Read it before the full book hits shelves on September 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether your child has been laughing along with Nate’s antics for years or is just discovering the series, this exclusive sneak peek is the perfect way to jump into the next hilarious adventure\u2014and it comes with a fun bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Among the First to Read <\/strong>Curse of the Puffy Shorts!<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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There’s something extra exciting about reading a story before everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the next 30 days, Epic readers can unlock an exclusive preview of Big Nate: Curse of the Puffy Shorts!<\/em>, featuring the first 50 pages of the newest installment in one of kids’ favorite graphic novel series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the full book launches on September 1, readers can return to Epic to finish the adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your kids can’t get enough of Nate’s unforgettable mishaps, clever comebacks and school-day chaos, they won’t want to miss this early look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlock an Exclusive Big Nate Avatar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reading the sneak peek comes with more than bragging rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids who read the preview will unlock an exclusive Big Nate avatar for their Epic profile\u2014the first brand-new Epic avatar introduced in six years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a fun way for young readers to show off their love for one of Epic’s most popular characters while celebrating an exclusive reading milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the Big Nate Fun Going<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The sneak peek is only the beginning. We\u2019re also sharing two downloadable activities inspired by Nate\u2019s big personality, wild ideas and talent for finding trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Nate, Big Fun Activity Booklet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kids can enjoy hours of screen-free fun with activities like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n