At first it seems as though Maxie, Rosie, and Earl have nothing in common. Maxie is too smart for his own good, Rosie is a born tattler, and Earl can't stop cracking up when he reads out loud in class. But when all three kids land outside the principal's office in disgrace, they can't help comparing notes.
Just when they think there's no chance of a reprieve, the fire alarm goes off. There's only one thing for three doomed nerds to do — head straight for the exit doors and dive into the Dumpster!