Reviewed by: Erika, Gr. 9
This is a very interesting book. It tells the story of a boy whose body is in 8th grade in present day, but his mind is stuck in 1967. Since Capricorn (Cap) Anderson's grandmother Rain went into the hospital, he had to live with a former resident of the commune, and go to Claverage (C Average) Middle School. Since he is in 8th grade, one of the school bullies named Zach Powers sets things up so that Cap is stuck as 8th grade president which in middle school, is a big joke for the rest of the school. Meantime, Cap has no idea what is going on, but after a few weeks, he has become the best middle school president yet, and Zach Powers does not like it at all.
I think that this book is a wonderful way to look back on the 60's, and understand how life has changed, and how in some instances, oblivion is a good thing. I would recommend this book to everyone, even people that don't enjoy reading. =]
Reviewed by: Reah, Gr. 7
Schooled is a great book! Capricorn "Cap" Anderson lives with his grandmother Rain. They live on Garland Farm. They live like it's still the 60s. After Rain gets hurt when she falls from a tree, Cap is sent to Mrs. Donnelly, who is the guidance counselor at Claverage Middle School, the school that Cap will be going to as an 8th grader until Rain gets better. Claverage is called "C-Average" by its students. When Cap is voted to be the 8th grade president, he doesn't know what to do. This book has funny parts, romantic parts, sad parts, and a lot of mean parts. I really liked this book.
Reviewed by: Varun, Gr. 9
I didn't like this book very much. I found it to be pretty boring and I thought that it was weird that a person still lived like a hippie in the 21st century. I wouldn't really recommend this book to a friend.
Reviewed by: Jocelyn, Gr.9
Capricorn Anderson is stuck in the sixties. He was brought up in the commune of Garland, where peace is a necessity, money means nothing, and duct tape fixes everything. He has never had a haircut, he wears all tye-dye, and his shoes are made from dried corn husks. Living with his grandmother, Rain, in their sheltered home, means he has no idea how to live in the outside world. But that is exactly what he must do when Rain is injured and forced to attend months of therapy. He must face the cruel justice of middle school where bullies rule. But Cap, although clueless about some things, spreads a message of peace and love to the students of Claverage Middle School and to all those he meets. Schooled is a well written story of the harsh reality of middle school life. I strongly recommend it.
Reviewed by: Sarah, Gr. 9
I really loved this book! "Schooled" was a hilarious, inspiring, and touching story about a hippie-boy who came from the middle of nowhere and had to deal with the sudden transition into a life at a public school. Cap has to learn social skills, organize social events, and please everyone in the school-while he has only known one other person, Rain, his entire life. He tries his hardest to juggle everything he considers his duties by being President of Claverage Middle School: writing checks, learning everyones names, and teaching tai-chi classes on the lawn. This book has an amazingly unique story! I would give it 4 out of 5 stars!!
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