First published 2014
Nate Wright wants to be the lead singer of his band O Escravo Molusco, but his friends won't let him take charge. The eleven-year-old refuses to give up on his rock star dreams. Instead, he channels his creativity into comic strips, where he becomes the hero of his own adventures. At school, Nate devises elaborate plans to outsmart his teachers and prove his brilliance to classmates who doubt his talents. At home, he navigates life with his clueless father who never quite understands what Nate is up to. Through daily disasters and weekend schemes, Nate discovers that being a comic strip superstar might be even better than being a rock star. This collection brings together Lincoln Peirce's newspaper strips and webcomics, capturing one boy's determination to find his place in the world.
Genres: humor, 21st-century, comics
Vibes: fast-paced, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: Brazil
Period: 21st-century
Paperback · Sextante