Scared of school? Don't worry. You can be cool and rule! School is hard! There's a lot to know, like where to sit on the bus, how to find your way around the halls, and what to do to make sure you stay on your teacher's good side. Lucky for you Alec Greven has just turned eleven, and he's seen it all. Alec passes down his sixth-grade wisdom and gives advice that will help every student who's starting out or just started out on the wrong foot. Want to rule the school? Alec tells you how! Gr 2-3–Fifteen rules presented in a conversational style help youngsters to “get ready, take charge, and rule the school.” Black line drawings feature a boy named Alec who faces the uncertainties of a new school year. Rule 1, “You have to let go of summer,” is followed by advice on where to sit in the classroom and cafeteria, when to ask questions, and what irritates teachers. Rule 8, “Avoid the supernova,” warns against behavior that results in getting sent to the principal. Rule 9, “Homework is something you have to do,” also recommends telling the truth about forgotten homework to teachers who have heard all the excuses. Subsequent rules involve making friends, facing a bully, and being nice to substitute teachers. The book ends on a positive note with Rule 15, “Have fun!” The author's sound advice will help calm jitters and build confidence as youngsters begin their school year. Mary Jean Smith, Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN © Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Scared of school? Don't worry. You can be cool and rule! School is hard! There's a lot to know, like where to sit on the bus, how to find your way around the halls, and what to do to make sure you stay on your teacher's good side. Lucky for you Alec Greven has just turned eleven, and he's seen it all. Alec passes down his sixth-grade wisdom and gives advice that will help every student who's starting out or just started out on the wrong foot. Want to rule the school? Alec tells you how! Alec Greven has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show , the Today show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno , The Early Show , Good Morning America , and CNN. Alec is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Talk to Girls , How to Talk to Moms , How to Talk to Dads , and How to Talk to Santa . Alec lives in Castle Rock, Colorado, with his family.