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The Ungifted Analysis
The Ungifted by Gordon Korman is a novel that tells the humorous story of Donovan Curtis, a seventh grade student of average intelligence and fond of pranks and mischief. He’s the type of kid who does things like rolling expensive bronze globe’s through glass doors. In the book "Ungifted", Donovan Curtis faces unexpected consequences after he did that choice accidentally causes some serious damage to his school's gymnasium. The Superintendent of Schools intends for Donovan to face some serious punishment for his actions. Donovan gets his name added to the list of students who will be attending the Academy of Scholastic Distinction (ASD), a special school for gifted students. He was sent there because due to an error in processing the paperwork.

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