See him discover true friendship and acceptance can be found in the most unexpected places. So come along for the ride as Capricorn learns to navigate the wild and wacky world of middle school. If anyone can turn a bully campaign into a love fest, it’s 13-year-old Capricorn (Cap) Anderson. With its engaging characters, relatable themes, and Korman’s trademark humor, Schooled is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to find their place in the world. Schooled, a middle grade novel by Gordon Korman, provides a humorous story about bullying that also makes some important points about how kids treat one another. His personality inspires those around him with his unique perspective and unwavering kindness. He doesn’t change from his unconventional upbringing. When he was a sixth- and then seventh-grader, he willingly deferred to the popular eighth graders, knowing that someday it would be his turn to rule the school.
There he finds himself struggling to fit in and navigate the complex social dynamics of middle school.īut despite the challenges he faces, Capricorn remains true to himself. Zach is a true believer when it comes to the hierarchal structure of middle school. Schooled starts out with 13-year-old Capricorn Anderson getting arrested for driving his grandmother, Rain, to the hospital after she falls out of a tree, breaking her hip. When his grandmother falls ill, he is forced to leave his idyllic life and attend a public school. Gordon Korman’s middle-grade novel, Schooled, was published in 2007.The narrative is told from multiple perspectives, with the title of the chapter indicating the perspective from which it is told. Cap has grown up in a commune and has never attended a traditional school. This novel tells the story of Capricorn Anderson, a thirteen-year-old boy. Are you looking for a heartwarming and humorous coming-of-age story that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately leave you feeling inspired? Look no further than Schooled by Gordon Korman.
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