Starting a new school is never easy, and Chester Howard is entirely convinced that his new classroom is going to be a disaster. To make matters worse, he is seated right next to Joe, a boy who seems to make a terrible, jumbled mess of every writing assignment he attempts. When their teacher assigns a project on how to do something well, Chester realizes that Joe's attempt at neat handwriting will only lead to frustration. Instead, Chester brilliantly changes the topic to How to Write Really Badly. For the first time ever, Joe has a subject where his messy skills make him an absolute expert. As they work together, Chester discovers that Joe possesses an incredible hidden talent for building amazing technical models. By focusing on what his classmate does best instead of his struggles, Chester helps Joe shine in ways no one expected. This heartwarming and hilarious school story proves that everyone has a special talent waiting to be discovered if you just know where to look.