Schooled

by Gordon Korman

Summary: Cap (short for Capricorn) Anderson is a homeschooled teenager who has lived on a commune with his hippie grandmother his whole life. When his grandmother falls out of a tree (she's a spunky one) and ends up in the hospital, there's no where for Cap to go, but fostercare. Cap also has to attend public middle school. Cap's world until now has been tie-dye, long hair, and peace, man. Nothing can prepare Cap for public middle school, but on the other hand, nothing can prepare Claverage Middle School for a guy like Cap.

Review: Schooled is a fresh story with a some likable, relatable characters. It is a true underdog story that drives home the point that being yourself gets more respect than trying to fit in. Depictions of middle school life, such a bullying and teasing, are dealt with in a humorous manner. I highly recommend this book for children 10-14 years.

Profanity:
None

Inappropriate References:
Hemp shoes is about all you'll find remotely offensive about this book. Not worth banning your kids from.

Inappropriate Behaviors:
Bullying
Pranks
Teasing
Unlicensed driving

Parental Concern Rating:
ON A SCALE of 1 - 5 (1 being little to worry about, 5 being a lot to worry about),I give Schooled a 1.