That we're social misfits who don't know anything and are really freaks who need to conform to the social standards and just go to school. He is rich. I also liked that each chapter came from another character's perspective. The result? I thought the story was charming, touching and thought-provoking. But as Cap begins to take on his duties, the joke starts to turn on Zach. This book will appeal to both boys and girls, I think.Great book! Korman wrote his first book, "This Can't be Happening at Macdonald Hall", when he was 12 years old, for a coach who suddenly found himself teaching 7th grade English. His innocent, kind and peace-loving nature help him to acclimate and eventually even win the kids over. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher. When Rain (his grandmother) is injured, Cap spends six weeks at a publich middle school, where he is immediately elected class president-- a dubious honor always given to the biggest loser. He lives with his grandmother hundreds of miles away from the nearest city! High school will not be pretty for the poor kid. And he has never handled money. what is the solution to the conflict of schooled? I will also let my 10 year old read it next. He brings the story to life by engaging opposites characters to throw life into a pendulum of good/bad outcomes. This is one of the more enjoyable books I've read in a while, and it's one I think Jr. High kids will love. But when his granny has a little mishap and he has to live in the city and go to a local public school,he is gonna have to face the real world and the new things from it. While Cap knew a lot about Zen Buddhism, no amount formal education could ready him for the trials and tribulations of public middle school. This is such a GOOD young adult book, unique in plot, and excellently portrayed and crafted, a book to make readers of all ages less materialistic and more caring and centred on the best values. Schooled was a welcome change. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman.com. When she is injured and cannot care for him for two months he is forced to enter the real world and attend middle school in town. And Mr. Kasigi is a slow learner, and it's strange that none of the state-mandated home-school lessons gave Capricorn any clues about finance or school. The world for him has just flipped. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Reading is to my homeschooled kids and they are enjoying it! Cap was such a good kid. Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019. Who knew this book was for young adults and middle graders? To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. How will he la. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. His grandmother, Rain, the last of the true believers, is the only person Cap really knows. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. He lives with his grandmother hundreds of miles away from the nearest city! Refresh and try again. But I really think we all had a lot right back then. Borrow Listen. Excuse me? He'd never tasted a pizza. When Rain is injured, Cap must attend a public middle school, but he is not remotely prepared for life in the 21st century, as he has never seen a TV or a cell phone. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. For some reason I suddenly remembered this book and how much I liked it back in middle school. So this book was super cute, i read it in one sitting,, although there were so many different characters taking roles in the book but i wasn't lost, because the writing was so straightforward which i tend to appreciate more now. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This was an amazing book about a kid who was stuck in the 80's and comes to reality when he leaves Garland farm and goes to middle school. The result? He brings the story to life by engaging opposites characters to throw life into a pendulum of good/bad outcomes. People will like you for who you are on the inside. I had absolutely no idea what the book was about until I actually got it, and it turned out a whole lot better than I thought it would be. Then, Rain falls from a plum tree and breaks her hip. Cap doesn't exactly fit in at Claverage Middle School (dubbed C Average by the kids). It's dramatic, and unrealistic, but has kind of awakened the hippie in me! 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