There is no shovel.
The time capsule is eventually dug up by the lost dog, Spitsy, who is trying to bury some peanut butter crackers.
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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.
There is no shovel on Big Nate Island. The dog Spitsy will dig up the Time Capsule. The shovel on Nabooti Island is at Giza, where there are tomb robbers. Go to Blue Nile Falls and get an Egyptian lily from the left side. Swap it for a turban at Nabooti, and wear the turban to Giza.
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.
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.
As far as is known, there is no banana tree on Big Nate Island.
On Big Nate island the three girls stand on the playground to the right of the school .
There aren't any now. They were part of the island promotion prior to the release of Big Nate Island.
There is no ladder that is movable on Big Nate Island. You can jump up anywhere by finding the proper path.