Sophomores and Other Oxymorons by David Lubar
This is a sequel to one I read a few weeks ago, and it picks up right where that one leaves off.
In this one, Scott is now a sophomore and thinks he has a handle on the high school thing. On the first day of school, he meets Jeremy Danger, who reminds Scott of himself the previous year. Although he did not set out to do so, he helps Jeremy navigate the waters of high school.
Scott is still in a relationship of sorts with Lee, but he is not sure if she's a friend or his girlfriend. He's still friends with Wesley, even though he graduated. He even manages to reconnect with one of the friends who drifted away in the previous novel.
On the school side of things, Scott thinks he has things under control, at least until he meets some of his teachers. His biology teacher makes him vomit the first day of school with the partially dissected cat she has on display in class. His English teacher has stayed on him from the very first day, and he seeks revenge.
There's also a little matter of budget cuts and shady school board members, gaining a sister-in-law, and adjusting to life with a newborn in the house. Despite all of this, Scott seems to do just fine.
This was another fun read, and I sincerely hope that we get Scott's junior and senior years.
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