Books like Ungifted by Gordon Korman
The book is a clever, quirky teen who joins a gifted school and learns to harness his unique abilities. It is about a teenager named Donovan who is part of a special program for gifted students. Donovan is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction (ASD) where he finds that his talents aren't what he expected and that he has to adapt to a new school environment.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gordon Korman
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