The book is a continuation of the first Capers Middle School book.
The book addresses real-life situations that students and teachers encounter in inner-city schools. The characters portrayed are middle-school students who face daily obstacles in life and as students. Capers Middle School II directly confronts the issues of gang violence, bullying, peer pressure, and identity through the eyes of the characters. The latest research-based instructional strategies are incorporated into the novel for both new and tenured teachers to utilize to engage students.
