SuitabookUngifted
Gordon Korman
- Reading
- Notice when the story treats cleverness, rule-breaking and teamwork differently. Afterward, discuss whether Donovan’s value depends on winning, fitting in, being honest, or something less measurable; the ending’s emphasis remains unclear.
- Themes
- Labels and ability: Donovan is sent to a gifted-student programme despite not being good at the subjects associated with it, while his less expected gifts become useful. The book leaves its stance open to more than one reading.
- Concealment and consequences: After a prank and an administrative mix-up, Donovan treats the gifted programme as a hideout and tries to fool its students and teachers. The book?s stance on this remains unclear.
- Group contribution: Donovan’s unexpected gifts become important to ASD students during a robot competition, producing a notable victory. The book leaves its stance open to more than one reading.
- Worth knowing
- Pay particular attention to social conflict.