Sam the Slasher

Samuel doesn't have it all of it in his head, and it doesn't make it better that his father tried to kill him. So what is the answer a good change of scenery is always great, new home new life even a new school; but the kids aren't too fond of him, in fact, they despise his guts. Is it because he's poor or is it skin complexion, or was he never meant to fit in from the start read as the protagonist is pushed against his will until he...well you can guess.