This is a rather slow paced book, and we don't get to see the wolves until a third of the way through. I had rather lost interest by that time.

Close to retirement, Mr. Kermit is an unlikely fit to take on the students who also feel abandoned and uninvested. They're all just waiting till the time they can leave the school, until the temporary student accidentally ends up in the 'unteachable' class, and inadvertently unites the students.

The band of misfits is a story that's been played out, but the personalities in this story feel well rounded and the character development unfolds realistically. It's a satisfying journey of using individual strengths to make a difference.

This was a nice light read. Olive isn't sure where she fits in for the school talent show, and the conflicts felt a bit too simple, like an Archie comic. There's great diversity, and I love how Olive finds her unique way to contribute, while remaining individual.