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Books like Ungifted
A hilarious, high-energy collision of chaos and intellect that proves there is more than one way to be smart. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Ungifted.
- chaotic
- upbeat
- lighthearted
- 01
Schooled
Gordon Korman
A hilarious and heartwarming collision between radical hippie idealism and the cynical jungle of middle school.
- 02
The chicken doesn't skate
Gordon Korman
A delightfully chaotic middle-grade romp where science fairs and sports collide in a flurry of feathers.
- 03
House of Robots
James Patterson
A delightfully chaotic, highly illustrated romp through the mortifying ordeal of middle school with a side of wacky science.
- 04
Robots go wild!
James Patterson
A high-energy, heavily illustrated romp through middle school where the biggest source of embarrassment is your robotic brother.
- 05
Mrs. Kormel Is Not Normal!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud ride where the adults are weirder than the kids and everyday routines turn into absurd adventures.
- 06
NERDS
Michael Buckley
A high-energy, gadget-filled romp where schoolyard outcasts transform into world-saving secret agents.
- 07
Dogs don't tell jokes
Louis Sachar
A funny, tender exploration of what happens when the class clown finally decides to take himself seriously.
- 08
The report card
Andrew Clements
A clever, spirited school story about the courage it takes to stop hiding your true potential and challenge the systems that measure us.
- 09
Ms. Coco Is Loco!
Dan Gutman
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud romp through the absurdities of elementary school life, told by a narrator who thinks adults are entirely out of their minds.
- 10
Frindle
Andrew Clements
A spirited, big-hearted celebration of language, cleverness, and the surprising ways we leave our mark on the world.
- 11
Class Clown
Johanna Hurwitz · 1987
A warm, empathetic glimpse into the bustling world of a third-grade classroom and the earnest heart of a kid who just can't seem to stay out of trouble.
- 12
The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society #1)
Trenton Lee Stewart
A cozy, puzzle-filled adventure that feels like a warm hug for the smart, lonely kid in everyone.
