Ungifted

by Gordon Korman

Realistic Fiction/ Middle School

WOW! Ungifted by Gordon Korman was a great read! The main character, Donovan, is an eighth grade boy who enjoys pulling pranks with his buddies. He has a reputation for getting in trouble. His most recent prank that went wrong and destroyed school property and interfered with a big basketball game lands him in a gifted academy. He does his best to hide out in this new school, but it can't last forever. In the meantime, Donovan learns responsibility and builds lasting friendships. This was one of those books I didn't want to put down.