Carter Bays is smart. Freakishly smart, actually. Maybe a little bit of a nerd. Okay, a lot of a nerd. In fact, he's gotten into the habit of making life incredibly routine. He writes in his notebook everyday, and his life never seems to change. Until it happens. Bruce, the kid who bullies him every single day, picks up Carter's notebook. He agrees to give it back - on one condition. Carter will have to help Bruce pass his classes with straight A's. Considering this kid has straight D's... it's a challenge. A challenge Carter takes on immediately, which sends his daily routine into a whirlwind of disorganization and stress.