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Ungifted
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
10 posts | 23 read | 6 to read
Donovan, whose real gift is getting into trouble, finds himself at an academy for gifted students! Donovan is definitely skilled... at getting into trouble. And when one of his thoughtless pranks accidentally destroys the school gym during the Big Game, with the superintendent watching, he knows he's in for it. Suspension at best, maybe expulsion. Either way, a lawsuit and paying for damages. But through a strange chain of events, his name gets put on the list for the local school for gifted students: the Academy for Scholastic Distinction. Donovan knows he's not a genius, but he can't miss this chance to escape. Now, he has to figure out a way to stay at ASD - and fit in with the kids there. And who knows, maybe his real gift will come to light... A new story from the master of middle-grade and YA humour Gordon Korman, Ungifted is a funny exploration of the special (and often surprising) talents that make each of us gifted in our own way.
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henry17419
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
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I enjoyed reading ungifted The book was written well and had good pacing. I found the book easy to read with the constantly occurring events and the slight humor that the book has.

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nena.vucurevich
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
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I haven't finished the book yet but i really like it, it's about this boy who accidentally gets put into a gifted school and he changes a lot of stuff. I really like the way this book is written, they write from multiple perspectives not just the main characters pov

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Link.amasio
Ungifted | Gordon Korman

i just started this book and its... very slow. All his book are super good but they all just start so slow and boring, but get better near the middle of the book. The book is about a normal kid accidentally gets put in a smart people school. Again, this is a hard book to get in to so i would recommend this book to dedicated readers.

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CookSethPlz
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
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Okay, last one for the night;) This book is about a boy named Donavan Curtis, Donavan is a troublemaker and accidentally knocks a globe off a statue. He gets into trouble and goes into hiding at the one place no one will ever find him... The school for gifted students. This book is so good! Parts of it made me laugh, and some made me cry, but all in all, it‘s a great book. 9/10.

Cfischbuch I love that opening chapter. It was so visual, can I picture it as a mini-movie in my head. Unforgettable. Nice work. I think I know one of your favourite authors. 4y
CookSethPlz @Cfischbuch Haha yep! My favourite author! I love that chapter too! 4y
Link.amasio im just starting this book. it looks good! 4y
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Tillie
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
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#riotgrams 17-Weirdest book cover. Pretty weird?! The kids left it in the camper. #Octoberphoto challenge #loveachallenge

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Amanda23
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
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Jake is enjoying some reading time with Tony, his new pet hamster 🐹

Robothugs That's so cute! 7y
britt_brooke How cute is this?! 😍 7y
Mommamanzi I love this!!!! 7y
Bookzombie That's adorable!!! 7y
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Amanda23
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
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Jake was super excited to show me the book he received from his teacher today.
#raisingreaders

britt_brooke 💚💚💚 7y
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Librarianaut
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
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I've neglected Litsy of late to get ready for hosting EBOB. Yesterday's event was so exciting and fun. Yay for the readers!!!! #EBOB

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Disacoconut
Ungifted | Gordon Korman
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As a 7th grade ELA teacher and reader I have come to the sad realization that technology and testing that pushes reading to cite evidence is creating a generation of kids who "hate to read." Our school library is now into a computer check out center with book storage. My new mission is to find the best YA books out there to entice my kids to #justkeepreading. Can't wait to see what Litsy has to offer! Suggestions welcome! #firstlitsypost

rachellayown Welcome to Litsy! And I just finished reading Echo with my sons and they loved it. I posted about it and definitely recommend it! 8y
Disacoconut Thank you! I will definitely pick it up! 8y
britt_brooke Welcome!! 8y
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silverlocusts Welcome! My niece really loved a series called The Ranger's Apprentice when she was about that age. 8y
josie281 The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer is a series all of mine (14,11, and 10) enjoy. There are familiar storybook characters in there so it helps. The Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce was also a favorite. 8y
Laura317 My 7th grade girl loves all the the Ms Peregrine books. She also recommends Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor and the John Green books - I think Looking for Alaska is the name. 8y
InLibrisVeritas Welcome!!! 8y
Disacoconut These recommendations are wonderful!! Thank you!!! 8y
Aseleener Just finished The One and Only Ivan to my kids. We all loved it. 8y
MrBook You are awesome!!! Welcome to @Litsy! We hope you enjoy your stay, I think you'll like it here and find things quite fulfilling 😎👍🏻. 8y
Texreader Welcome to Litsy!! 8y
TK-421 Welcome to Litsy! 8y
Librarianaut This is one of the best kids' books ever. It is also on this year's NC elementary battle of the books list 😍📚 8y
Librarianaut Oh, and, welcome!! 8y
KafkaKitten Welcome! Good selection of books you've got there 😁 8y
intothehallofbooks This is a great stack! All three of my kids have passed around the Alex Rider series! We are grades 6 8 and 8. Welcome to Litsy! ☺️ 8y
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