Some characters in this book were:
Capricorn "Cap" Anderson: The main character. He lives with his grandma in a community of two. Cap has never eaten pizza (vegan) and he has never watched television. After his grandma is put in a hospital, he becomes the new kid at Claverage Middle School. Before Cap even knows what's happening, he is named president of the student body.
Rain: Capricorn's grandma. She is the founder of the community she and Cap live in. It was widly populated in the 60's, but soon after that, it was only her and Cap left. After she falls from a tree, she is sad to see Cap go to a real school.
Zach Powers: The popular kid at school. He likes to pick on nerdy kids, and once Capricorn had come to the school, he knew that he was his new target.
Mrs. Floramondi Donnelly: Cap's guidance concellor and his foster mom. He stays with her while he attends his new school. Mrs. Donelly has trouble with her daughter Sophie, because her ex-husband doesn't come around much when he says he will.
Sophie Donnelly: A teenager who absolutely hates Cap. She knows that her dad is a flake and that he won't stay long. She will pour water on Cap while he does his Tai- Chi. Since Cap knows how to drive, Sophie asks Cap if she can teach him. Soon Sophie realizes that Cap doesn't have such a great life and starts to befriend him.
Naomi Erlinger: Naomi is absolutely in love with Zach. She loves playing tricks on Cap with Zac, but when he puts a dead bird in Cap's locker, she thinks that he has gone too far. Naomi soon falls for Cap and helps Cap with everything that Zac and his gang throw at him.
Minor Characters:
Hugh Winkleman: Capricorn's best friend. Second to last on the loser list.
Naomi's Best Friend Lena: Most popular girl and prettiest girl in school. Naomi is super jealous of her because she is afraid that Zack would want Lena more then her.
Darryl Pennyfield: Zack's best friend. He goes along with whatever Zack does, but soon see's what Zack is doing is wrong. He befriends Cap, even though he tackles him and punches him on accident.
Mr. Kasigi: The principal of Claverage Middle School. He co-signed all of the checks for Cap, which turned out to be a disaster.