First published 2011
Nate Wright thinks he rules sixth grade, but reality keeps proving him wrong. His best friends Francis and Teddy watch as Nate stumbles through one disaster after another. Girls reject his romantic advances. He talks trash at chess tournaments only to lose spectacularly. He tries to reinvent himself as a rebel and fails miserably. Meanwhile, Artur, the kind exchange student, effortlessly wins over everyone Nate wants to impress. Gina, the class perfectionist, seems to exist solely to irritate him with her constant A grades and teacher worship. Through every embarrassing moment and wild scheme, Francis and Teddy stick by Nate's side. This collection captures the chaos of middle school life where friendship matters more than success and laughter helps survive the daily humiliations of growing up.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-friends, found-family, underdog
224 pages · Paperback · Andrews McMeel Publishing