"At P.S. 38, sixth-grader Nate Wright is known for many things: his knack for making mischief; his overstuffed locaker that's half garbage dump, half treasure trove; and, of course, his unbreakable school record for detentions. Nate may be a chess phenom, but in the classroom, he's not so masterful - especially compared to Gina, the grade-grubbing brainiac who gives teacher's pets everywhere a bad name. In Big Nate Makes the Grade, follow the hilarious adventures of Nate, his pals, and his long-suffering teachers from the first day of school to the start of summer vacation" --P. [4] of cover.