First published 2014
Nate Wright has made a decision that surprises everyone, including himself. He's running for student office. The self-proclaimed king of detention faces a major problem. The popular kids have advantages he lacks. They have name recognition, friends in high places, and actual leadership experience. Nate has something different. He has Francis as his campaign manager and an unshakeable belief in his own potential for greatness. The campaign trail proves harder than expected. Nate must navigate school politics, win over skeptical voters, and convince his classmates that the kid who spends more time in detention than anyone else deserves their trust. His cartooning skills become an unexpected asset as he creates campaign materials that stand out from the typical student government fare. The race forces Nate to examine what popularity really means and whether being well liked matters more than being authentic. This fourth compilation captures over 300 comic strips that follow Nate's political journey from announcement to election day, revealing whether an underdog with big dreams can triumph over the established social order of middle school.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: fast-paced, humorous, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
210 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins