Schooled
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About this book
Capricorn (Cap) Anderson has never watched television. He's never tasted a pizza. Never heard of a wedgie. Since he was little, his only experience has been living on a farm commune and being home-schooled by his hippie grandmother, Rain. But when Rain falls out of a tree while picking plums and has to stay in the hospital, Cap is forced to move in with a guidance counselor and her cranky teen daughter and attend the local middle school.While Cap knows a lot about tie-dying and Zen Buddhism, no education could prepare him for the politics of public school. Right from the beginning, Cap's weirdness makes him a moving target at Claverage Middle School (dubbed C-Average by the students). He has long, ungroomed hair; wears hemp clothes; and practises tai chi on the lawn. Once Zack Powers, big man on campus, spots Cap, he can't wait to introduce him to the age-old tradition at C-Average: the biggest nerd is nominated for class president—and wins.
Awards
Award Winner, Snow Willow Award (Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice) 2008
Shortlisted, CLA Book of the Year for Children 2008
Shortlisted, Red Cedar Award (BC Young Readers' Choice) 2010
Shortlisted, IODE Canada Violet Downey Award 2008
Shortlisted, IODE Canada Violet Downey Recommended List 2008
Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre 2008
Commended, Resource Links, Best of the Year 2007
Commended, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award, Sundogs 2009
Runner Up, Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award 2009