69 pages • 2 hours read
Gordon KormanSchooled
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Gordon Korman’s middle-grade novel, Schooled, 13-year-old Capricorn Anderson, raised in isolation on a 1960s commune, learns to navigate mainstream society when his grandmother, Rain, is hospitalized. Moving in with a social worker and her daughter, Capricorn attends public school, where his uniqueness makes him the target of bullies. However, his genuine nature and earnest approach to being eighth-grade president ultimately endear him to his peers.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Gordon Korman's Schooled is praised for its humor and heartwarming portrayal of an outsider integrating into middle school life. Reviewers appreciate its engaging characters and poignant themes of acceptance and individuality. Some critique its predictable plot and simplicity, but overall, it remains a popular and thought-provoking read for young audiences.
Who Should Read Schooled?
A reader who would enjoy Schooled by Gordon Korman is typically a middle school student who appreciates realistic fiction with humor and heart. Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio and The Misfits by James Howe will find relatable characters and themes of belonging and individuality in Korman’s work.
RecommendedReading Age
9-13yearsLexile Level
740L