Nate Wright—self-described genius, aspiring cartoonist, and the all-time record holder for most detentions in school history—is the star of Lincoln Peirce's widely loved and kid-approved comic strip Big Nate, which has charmed readers of all ages for nearly 30 years. Now you can own the first four collections of the New York Times bestselling series in this box set of classic school hi jinks. go back to the beginning of Nate's daily battles against overzealous teachers, quests.