Ungifted
Ungifted by Gordon Korman, published by HarperCollins on August 21, 2012, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores the unexpected journey of Donovan Curtis, a middle school troublemaker. After a significant prank, Donovan finds himself mistakenly enrolled in the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a program designed for gifted students. This twist of fate leads him into a world where he must navigate the challenges of fitting in among peers with exceptional intelligence, all while trying to maintain his cover.
Readers will discover a humorous narrative that delves into themes of school and education, friendship, and social dynamics. As Donovan interacts with the gifted students and teachers at ASD, he faces the difficulty of pretending to belong in an environment where he struggles academically. The story unfolds through a series of comedic events, including a memorable middle-school dance and an unexpected robot competition, showcasing how Donovan’s unique qualities may ultimately be the very gifts that the ASD community needs. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English.
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The word gifted has never been applied to a kid like Donovan Curtis. It’s usually more like Don’t try this at home. So when the troublemaker pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he’s finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up by one of the administrators, instead of getting in trouble, Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction (ASD), a special program for gifted and talented students.
It wasn’t exactly what Donovan had intended, but there couldn’t be a more perfect hideout for someone like him. That is, if he can manage to fool people whose IQs are above genius level. And that becomes harder and harder as the students and teachers of ASD grow to realize that Donovan may not be good at math or science (or just about anything). But after an ongoing experiment with a live human (sister), an unforgettably dramatic middle-school dance, and the most astonishing come-from-behind robot victory ever, Donovan shows that his gifts might be exactly what the ASD students never knew they needed.
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