--- product_id: 2034586 title: "Ungifted: A Funny and Heartwarming Story about a Middle School Prankster Who Changes Everything for Kids (Ages 8-12)" price: "$46.48" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2034586-ungifted-a-funny-and-heartwarming-story-about-a-middle-school store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Ungifted: A Funny and Heartwarming Story about a Middle School Prankster Who Changes Everything for Kids (Ages 8-12) **Price:** $46.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ungifted: A Funny and Heartwarming Story about a Middle School Prankster Who Changes Everything for Kids (Ages 8-12) - **How much does it cost?** $46.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2034586-ungifted-a-funny-and-heartwarming-story-about-a-middle-school) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes a hilarious and heartfelt novel in which one middle-school troublemaker accidentally moves into the gifted and talented program—and changes everything. For fans of Louis Sachar and Jack Gantos, this funny and touching underdog story is a lovable and goofy adventure with robot fights, middle-school dances, live experiments, and statue-toppling pranks! When Donovan Curtis 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, a special program for gifted and talented students. Although it wasn’t exactly what Donovan had intended, the ASD couldn’t be a more perfectly unexpected hideout for someone like him. But as the students and teachers of ASD grow to realize that Donovan may not be good at math or science (or just about anything), he shows that his gifts may be exactly what the ASD students never knew they needed. Don't miss the sequel to this word-of-mouth hit: Supergifted ! This funny and heartwarming sequel to Ungifted cleverly sends up our preconceived ideas about intelligence, heroism, and popularity. Review: Best 'Ungifted Kid Meets Brainiacs Robotics' Book Ever! - I had just finished reading "The Hypnotists" trilogy when "Ungifted" popped up in an email. I knew I had to buy it - and was definitely not disappointed. After reading the first four paragraphs, I posted my friends on Facebook (especially tagging my childhood trouble-in-arms) that I am going to enjoy this book. It was about us! No, Gordon Korman didn't actually write about us - he has no idea who we are - but we were both a Donovan and a Daniel (or both Daniels). I have no doubt there will be reviews posted about the storyline, character arcs, plots & sub-plots.. But for me, it was where this author took me as I read about this kid everyone considered 'ungifted' because of his head know,edge (or lack of it) yet he had a gift that the best brainiacs couldn't wrap their head around, yet felt it. A gift I discovered in my own life as I grew up. A gift that had nothing to do with my IQ (or lack of it) and everything to do with my heart. I am 66 years old now and this book made me laugh a lot over antics that only a middle grade screw-up could do. But don't let my age change your mind about reading this one. I have no doubt my grandkids will love it too. I hope Gordon Korman writes more stories about Donovan. He is a great character, as are his best friends: The two Daniels and of course Noah. I would enjoy reading about their antics in High School some day. God bless you, Gordon for another amazing story. Jerry Doty Review: Great characters with thoughtful and amusing themes. - I found this book to be both amusing and touching, quite a feat for a middle grade book. Donovan is a very likeable kid who has a tendency to act first and think later, which gets him into trouble in the very first chapter. He follows one of his strange brainstorms and ends up in the district superintendent's office in major trouble. But thanks to a paperwork mishap he instead ends up at the school for gifted students. He and his classmates as well as the teachers quickly realize that while he has talents, they are not the academic type. It was interesting though to read about the effect Donovan's presence had on the other characters and on himself. Donovan rubs off on his fellow students and they rub off on him. Despite Donovan's lack of brilliance academically, he adds his own touch to the robot some of the students in science are building. Surprisingly, his video game skills come in handy. Korman does a great job of creating memorable characters with some depth, they seem very real with real strengths and weaknesses. For me that makes all the difference in the world. I think theme-wise, Korman admirable demonstrates that while not all students have academic talents, everyone has something to add to the school environment. I recommend this to all looking for a good read, not only entertainment but lots of food for thought as well. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,372 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Children's Robot Science Fiction Books #48 in Children's Chapter Books (Books) #93 in Children's School Issues | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,811 Reviews | ## Images ![Ungifted: A Funny and Heartwarming Story about a Middle School Prankster Who Changes Everything for Kids (Ages 8-12) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SDzijkKwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best 'Ungifted Kid Meets Brainiacs Robotics' Book Ever! *by G***Y on July 26, 2018* I had just finished reading "The Hypnotists" trilogy when "Ungifted" popped up in an email. I knew I had to buy it - and was definitely not disappointed. After reading the first four paragraphs, I posted my friends on Facebook (especially tagging my childhood trouble-in-arms) that I am going to enjoy this book. It was about us! No, Gordon Korman didn't actually write about us - he has no idea who we are - but we were both a Donovan and a Daniel (or both Daniels). I have no doubt there will be reviews posted about the storyline, character arcs, plots & sub-plots.. But for me, it was where this author took me as I read about this kid everyone considered 'ungifted' because of his head know,edge (or lack of it) yet he had a gift that the best brainiacs couldn't wrap their head around, yet felt it. A gift I discovered in my own life as I grew up. A gift that had nothing to do with my IQ (or lack of it) and everything to do with my heart. I am 66 years old now and this book made me laugh a lot over antics that only a middle grade screw-up could do. But don't let my age change your mind about reading this one. I have no doubt my grandkids will love it too. I hope Gordon Korman writes more stories about Donovan. He is a great character, as are his best friends: The two Daniels and of course Noah. I would enjoy reading about their antics in High School some day. God bless you, Gordon for another amazing story. Jerry Doty ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great characters with thoughtful and amusing themes. *by H***E on October 21, 2012* I found this book to be both amusing and touching, quite a feat for a middle grade book. Donovan is a very likeable kid who has a tendency to act first and think later, which gets him into trouble in the very first chapter. He follows one of his strange brainstorms and ends up in the district superintendent's office in major trouble. But thanks to a paperwork mishap he instead ends up at the school for gifted students. He and his classmates as well as the teachers quickly realize that while he has talents, they are not the academic type. It was interesting though to read about the effect Donovan's presence had on the other characters and on himself. Donovan rubs off on his fellow students and they rub off on him. Despite Donovan's lack of brilliance academically, he adds his own touch to the robot some of the students in science are building. Surprisingly, his video game skills come in handy. Korman does a great job of creating memorable characters with some depth, they seem very real with real strengths and weaknesses. For me that makes all the difference in the world. I think theme-wise, Korman admirable demonstrates that while not all students have academic talents, everyone has something to add to the school environment. I recommend this to all looking for a good read, not only entertainment but lots of food for thought as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An extremely Thrilling, and Extraordinary book to read. *by A***S on October 8, 2019* In this book there is a boy named Donovan Curtis who everyone knew that he wasn't gifted in anyway. He would always pull of pranks and when he pulled of the mother of all pranks he didn't get in any trouble, instead, in a mix up, he got sent to a gifted school called the Academy of Scholastic Distinction. He has been through a ton of things from an unforgettable dramatic school dance to an experiment on a live person. After all of that Donovan realizes that he might be gifted in a different way. The way the Author (Gordon Korman) wrote this book was in that you could actually visualize what is happening, you could feel how the characters feels in their perspective, and the plot of this book is extremely interesting. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ungifted - Supergifted - Restart --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/2034586-ungifted-a-funny-and-heartwarming-story-about-a-middle-school](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2034586-ungifted-a-funny-and-heartwarming-story-about-a-middle-school) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-16*