into a car. Pharoah succeeded in school. He was an excellent student, he had admirable study skills, and thrived in spelling. He even placed in a spelling bee. Later, Kotlowitz sent and paid for the two brothers to attend a private school called Providence-St. Mel. Pharoah is flourishing there. He enjoys having two hours of homework every night. He started out behind in math and reading and is slowly catching up. His daydreaming and forgetfulness sometimes interferes with his success. He also has trouble making it to school on time. Despite the challenges he faces today, he is now on a straight path for prosperity.Lafeyette on the other hand encountered much difficulty at the new school. He found himself unable to keep up with the required work and later returned to public school. Though he left after less than a year, he learned quite a bit from St. Mel's. He learned how to be a good student, and how to focus on his studies. He also learned to ask for help, something that was particularly difficult for him. He played hookey and smoked pot when he returned to public school. That seems to be the extent of it though. He graduated from the eighth grade. He seemed truly happy and expressed love and gratitude towards his mother and friends. This book was truly an eye-opener. There is not a plot, nor a real story line, it is simply 'a day in the life of' type of story. It is more like 'a few years in the lives of' in this case. I would recommend this book for anyone who wishes to expand their knowledge of life and culture beyond the sheltered land of San Luis Obispo....
