Big Nate: Pray for a Fire Drill

In the realm of middle school misadventures, Big Nate Wright stands tall as the ultimate prankster and master of comic chaos. His latest escapade involves a desperate plea to the heavens: a prayer for a fire drill.

Big Nate: Pray for a Fire Drill

by Lincoln Peirce

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	216781 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	143 pages

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The Problem

Nate, like most students, harbors a deep-seated aversion to academic rigors. Math problems make him break out in hives, and English essays send shivers down his spine. As fate would have it, today's schedule threatens to be a cavalcade of academic torture, with the main course being an abhorrently difficult geometry quiz.

The Plan

With his geometry knowledge as sparse as the Sahara Desert, Nate's only hope for salvation lies in the dreaded fire drill. This unscheduled interruption would allow him to escape the clutches of impending geometry doom and frolic in the sweet embrace of the schoolyard.

The Prayer

Summoning all his theatrical prowess, Nate kneels before a makeshift altar in the far corner of the classroom. His hands clasp together in mock devotion, and he casts his eyes heavenward.

"Oh, cosmic forces that be," Nate intones, his voice dripping with mock sincerity. "I, the humblest of thy mortal subjects, beseech thee in my hour of desperate need. Grant me, I pray, a fire drill, so that I may flee from this infernal prison of geometry and seek solace in the wide-open spaces beyond."

The Divine Intervention

As Nate's prayer reaches its crescendo, an unexpected rumble shakes the classroom. Dust falls from the ceiling, and the walls tremble. To Nate's astonishment, the fire alarm blares into life.

A wave of both disbelief and ecstatic joy washes over Nate. His prayer has been answered! With the speed of a cheetah on Red Bull, he grabs his belongings and vaults out of his seat.

The Aftermath

The fire drill unfolds in a whirlwind of chaos, as students pour out of the building like ants fleeing a disturbed anthill. Nate revels in the pandemonium, feeling like a conquering hero who has outsmarted the educational system.

However, not all is well in the world of Big Nate. The geometry quiz remains, looming like a vengeful ghost on the horizon. As the fire drill ends, Nate returns to the classroom, his heart heavy with the knowledge that his academic reckoning awaits.

The Moral of the Story

The tale of Big Nate's quest for a fire drill serves as a cautionary parable about the allure of escapism and the inevitable consequences of neglecting one's responsibilities. While a well-timed interruption can provide temporary relief, it cannot permanently alter the path of destiny.

In the end, Nate learns a valuable lesson about the importance of embracing challenges head-on and the perils of relying too heavily on divine intervention. And so, the legend of Big Nate, the fire drill master, is passed down through generations of students, a testament to the indomitable spirit of pranksterism and the enduring power of a timely prayer.

Big Nate: Pray for a Fire Drill

by Lincoln Peirce

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	216781 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	143 pages

FREE