"In and out of school; or, The Acquisition of Richard Grant" is an exciting story by the famous American writer Oliver Optik. This book tells about the adventures of young Richard Grant, who is forced to solve many difficult problems both in school life and outside of it. The author collected a number of interesting and important life situations through which the main character goes, leading him from great victories to deep losses. This book is full of teachings, devotion, and important life lessons that will stay with the reader long after they finish reading it.