Andy Shane really does not want to go to school. He hates sitting up perfectly straight on the rug, and he especially dislikes being in the same classroom as Dolores Starbuckle. Dolores acts like she knows absolutely everything. She is constantly shouting out the rules, telling the teacher when someone is sitting wrong, and interrupting everyone else during reading time. Andy would much rather be exploring the outdoors and catching interesting bugs with his Granny Webb. When Andy finally confesses how much he dreads class, Granny Webb decides to make a surprise visit to the school with a fascinating monarch caterpillar. Her clever plan gives Andy a chance to show off his impressive insect knowledge and finally stand up for himself. This funny and relatable story perfectly captures the ups and downs of elementary school friendships.