Published by Harper Collins / STORYTIDE ISBN: 0063429292
Genres: Humor, Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship, Realistic Fiction
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Gordon Korman continues the Ungifted series with a third book, Hypergifted. Written in chapters that tell the story from multiple perspectives, Hypergifted focuses on Noah Youkilis, a 12 year old genius, with the superstar status of being the youngest new student at Wilderton University. Since there are no peers at the college his age, Noah chooses his free thinking, sometimes mischievous best friend, Donovan Curtis, to be his roommate for the summer. Noah and Donovan are both reluctant to be there for different reasons. Noah quickly becomes obsessed with being inducted in a secret society, and is treated with starstruck reverence by some, and as a naive kid by others. Donovan is unwillingly assigned to be a summer camp counselor for younger kids, where his creative, yet practical thinking, and easygoing attitude become strengths. Raina Overbrook, the daughter of two Wilderton professors and an experienced “kid on campus” and summer camp counselor, brings experience and know-how to the scene, and can’t quite figure out whether to trust Donavan, despite his irritating ability to solve problems with ease. Together, Noah and Donavan need to solve an AI crisis that has far greater consequences than a college prank.
Middle grade chapter book readers who love Gordon Korman’s style and humor, which in this book includes pig mascots, elderberries and other high jinks, will enjoy this book.
Reviewed by Antona Briley, Librarian, Dora Small School, South Portland