The only "rope" is attached to the lobster trap, in the water off Puffin Point lighthouse.
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you climb up the rope
You do not play as Big Nate. He accompanies you around most of the island, and races you on the jet skis.
You can't play "as" Nate, but everywhere you go on the island, he tags along.
There is no Duke among the characters of Big Nate island.
Push the two on the wobbly rock to the far left end then you can grab the piece of paper.
Big Nate Island was released in February, 2009, and followed by Astro Knights Island in June, 2009.The island after Big Nate island was Astro Knights island in June, 2009.
There is no net on Big Nate island. There is a lobster trap, and you can recover it for Cap'n Salty. Grab the photo blowing around by the lighthouse and take it to the Say Cheese photo shop. The owner will give you some scuba gear to dive for the trap.
You go down the rope, turn the power on, and find the bell clapper to put in the school bell.
There is a big switch on the FLOOR when you go down the rope. It is nearly impossible to see because you are standing on top of it.
Big Nate Island on the Poptropica map is the 9th from the top.
Go to your blimp and travel across the map to Big Nate Island.
no they just call him big nate cause he lookes big on the island picture.