Ungifted
by Gordon Korman
Book Overview
Donovan Curtis, a reckless prankster, wrecks the school gym and, thanks to a paperwork glitch, lands at the Academy for Scholastic Distinction, a haven for prodigies. To dodge superintendent Dr. Schultz, he slips into classes with Chloe Garfinkle and Noah Youkilis, faking fluency in advanced work while discovery risks punishment, expulsion, and the loss of new friends. When the robotics team taps his rule-breaking creativity, his impulsive problem‑solving proves as vital as any sky‑high IQ and reshapes the school’s idea of genius.
This guide charts every chapter of Ungifted, profiles the cast, and unpacks the central themes with incisive quote analysis. Find crisp summaries, character studies, motif breakdowns, and curated lines that spotlight the book’s humor, heart, and evolving definition of giftedness.