SCHOOLED
By Gordon Korman
Report Written By Peggy Polydoros
I like the book Schooled because
the story is told from the points of view
of many different characters. This really
helps me understand what each
character is going through during the
story. I also like that Capricorn changes,
from being clueless at the beginning of
the book to loving television and pizza
like his friends in the end.
Why I Like This Book
The book Schooled is about a thirteen year
old boy named Capricorn Anderson who, after
living on a sixties farm commune with his
grandmother Rain for his whole life, moves into
the new confusing world of the modern middle
school. There, he is bullied by the popular crowd
who tries to make his life miserable by giving
him the “privilege” of being eighth grade
president. Instead of having nervous
breakdowns and going insane like previous
presidents though, Cap keeps his cool and ends
up enraging his tormentors, and in the end, he
teaches everyone a lesson they will never forget.
Summary
On page 20, Capricorn is speaking to
his Grandmother Rain while she is at the
hospital…….
“I don’t like it out there,” I
complained. “It’s too crowded. People dress
funny; they talk too fast; and all they’re
interested in is things! Cell phones and
iPods and Game Boys and Starbucks.
What’s a starbuck?”
Excerpt From the Book
You should read this book if you………
 Enjoy the humorous side of the book
world
 Want to read about a kid who overcomes
bullying
 Like stories about unlikely heroes
overcoming all odds to save himself and
others in the end
Why You Should Read This Book
Gordon Korman was born on October 23, 1963 in
Montreal, Quebec in Canada.
 Korman unexpectedly wrote his first book, This
Can’t be Happening at MacDonald Hall at the age
of 12.
 He currently lives in Long Island, New York with
his wife and three kids.
 He has written over 60 books.
 Korman will be visiting
Sherman, Texas (North of Dallas) for a Book
Festival and School Visit on
January 24-25, 2013.
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About the Author