Popular author Gordon Korman pens a funny fish-out-of-water tale that even the most reluctant reader will find impossible to resist.
Capricorn Anderson has spent his entire life on a farm with his hippie grandmother. After an accident puts Grandma in the hospital, Cap is forced to attend Claverage Middle School and live with his guidance counselor. The tradition at Claverage is for students to nominate the biggest nerd for class president, and Cap is the obvious choice. But with his odd ways and positive outlook, Cap just might turn the joke upside down by becoming the best class president ever.
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"I thought this book was very good. It really showed how cruel someone people can be an also emphasized a certain lesson. That lesson is it does not matter what you look like on the outside but really matters whats on the inside. It also had some humorous parts in it and I would recommend it to everyone."
— 6preininger_matthew (5 out of 5 stars)
" It was a very unique book. "
— Gabe, 2/15/2014" It is a pretty good book, i read this book over the summer for language arts and thought it was pretty good "
— William, 1/30/2014" Enjoyable. I wanted to hang out with Cap. It was interesting how things don't change within middle schools, the cliques, the drama, and the rumors. "
— Kevin, 1/26/2014" what i thought abot this book was it was funny beacuase the maine charecter in this book was a hippy and he had to go to a public school and learn different ways besides being a hippy. "
— Dustin, 1/22/2014" The premise was very interesting to me; the execution was poor. The book isn't told entirely from the main character's point of view, which annoyed me. But then, this is a YA novel, and the kids will probably really like it. "
— Lisa, 1/20/2014" Loved this book and it was such a new idea, I knew I would like it from the first sentence. Just like what I wrote on Gordan Korman's other book, No More Dead Dogs, it was kind of confusing to get used to the point of view changing. Very cute. "
— Camille, 1/11/2014" This book is fantastic...!!! It's a quick read but is so intriguing. The drama unfolds and finally the huge climax takes place with a surprising ending. I got it on a friday and was done on Saturday. "
— Sabore, 1/8/2014" An interesting concept of a book, a commune kid is forced to live in the real world. I liked it. "
— Jeff, 11/23/2013" Really well written and fun to read. Kind of like a lighter Lois Lowry. "
— Dave, 10/30/2013" It's pretty good, it makes me want to be a hippy. "
— David, 9/14/2013" I didn't know hippies lived like this. "
— Bobhyrax, 9/11/2013" Loved it. Imagine Stargirl if it were funny. An enjoyable quick read, aimed at younger readers but adults will enjoy too. "
— Jane, 7/31/2013" Good, interesting to picture this hippie in a modern school! "
— Sydney, 5/9/2013" this is a good book and i enjoy reading it "
— Gracie, 2/14/2013" this book was brilliant. it has a combanation of love and adventure. "
— Koqua, 12/29/2012" Korman's story of middle school cruelty halted by an oblivious yet compassionate hippie has an effective message despite being relatively unbelievable. The tween book club enjoyed it, sharing strong reactions to characterization and themes. "
— Bunker, 12/23/2012" This is now my favorite book. I could not put it down. Also I took an AR test "
— Adelinep, 9/15/2012" My mom thinks that this book puts homeschoolers in a bad light... I disagree!! :D "
— Lark, 7/30/2012" Its ok, I don't really want to read anymore but my school is forcing me too! "
— Hannah, 7/18/2012" I really liked this book. It was just fun! "
— Hillary, 6/19/2012" I read this because Travis was reading it for summer reading. I thought it was entertaining, and I loved how sweet and naive the main character Cap was. I loved that he never gave the "cool" (really bully) kids the reaction that they expected. "
— Jessica, 1/31/2012" It's more of a children's book than YA. Mostly okay, not terribly interesting. "
— Eddie, 1/17/2012" I have to read this book for school. I IS HORRIBLE "
— Sophie, 11/20/2011" Very similar to Stargirl, but not as good (in my opinion). I didn't love how they handled all the bullying that happened to him in the beginning. Good story, but not my favorite. "
— Emily, 5/29/2011" it was not that great but there was one part that i like which was the time he rode the bus to the hospital <br/>NOT THAT GREAT!!!!!1 "
— Max, 5/23/2011" I thought the book was very interesting. it was about a boy that was raised and homeschooled by his hinpster grandmother rain. He eventaully goes to school when he's 13 years old and has to learn the life of a normal kid. "
— Mike, 5/19/2011" i wanna be his best friend "
— Noa, 5/15/2011" Did not like much about this book except for the message. "
— Betty, 5/13/2011" "I haven't read it yet." <br/> <br/>-Dean's opinion- "
— Dean, 5/2/2011" It was the best book eva!!! "
— Re-ana, 4/19/2011" Fun story to listen to with my kid, some great characters and interesting situations. "
— Akilah, 4/16/2011" I found it very funny, and its a really good book that kids in school that can relate to.<br/><br/><br/><br/> "
— Brittneyl, 4/14/2011Gordon Korman is the bestselling author of more than eighty books for children and teens, including his popular 39 Clues series. In 1999 the Disney Channel created The Jersey, a television series based on his Monday Night Football Club books. Visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.
James Yaegashi has appeared in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions, film, and television roles. He was also a popular radio disc jockey in Japan. He is a four-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for audiobook narration, and his voice-over credits include a featured role in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Peter Ganim, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an American actor who has appeared on stage, on television, and in film. He has performed voice-over work since 1994.
Andy Paris is an actor and writer. His audio narration have earned him the prestigious Audie Award, as well as AudioFile Earphones Awards. A member of the Tectonic Theater Project, he and others wrote The Laramie Project, which was nominated for an Emmy in 2002 and in which he played Stephen Belber. He has also appeared in Law & Order.
Steven Boyer is a graduate of the Juilliard School and has appeared both on stage and screen.
Nick Landrum is an award-winning narrator, singer, and voice-over artist. His audiobook work includes The Virgin Suicides, Bob Dylan’s unabridged Chronicles, and he is the voice of the popular Dexter series. Landrum has won two AudioFile Earphones Awards. He lives in Brooklyn with his family.