Part of Big Nate Novels
First published 2014
Nate Wright sits in detention again, plotting his next big idea. The eleven-year-old considers himself a genius destined for fame, even though his schemes usually backfire. His teachers know him as the student with the most detentions in school history. His classmates see him as the wisecracking kid who always lands in trouble. But Nate refuses to let setbacks stop him from dreaming big. He excels at chess and believes his talents will eventually shine through. When he teams up with his friends to brainstorm new adventures, their enthusiasm often outpaces their planning. Collisions happen, both literal and figurative, but the group bounces back with fresh optimism. Nate's sharp wit and determined spirit keep him moving forward, even when authority figures frown at his antics. His unshakeable confidence that greatness awaits him drives every wild plan and bold declaration he makes.
Genres: friendship, coming-of-age, school-stories, comedy, childrens, middle-grade
Vibes: humorous, lighthearted, optimistic, relatable, witty
Tropes: found-family, misfit-friends, schemes-and-plans, underdog-protagonist
Setting: school
224 pages · Kindle Edition · Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC