Book Series · 3 Books

Ungifted Books

In order from Ungifted to Hypergifted.

The Ungifted series is a set of 3 chapter books by Gordon Korman, published between 2012 and 2026. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 290 pages.

Ungifted
Supergifted
Hypergifted
Ungifted
Supergifted
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Ungifted
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012

Ungifted

By Gordon Korman

A prankster lands in a gifted program, turning chaos into unexpected brilliance.

288 pages· 49,818 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Summary: Middle-school troublemaker Donovan Curtis pulls a prank that lands him in the Academy of Scholastic Distinction by mistake. As he navigates robot fights and live experiments, Donovan's unconventional talents might just be what the gifted students need. Can he prove that being 'ungifted' is the real gift?
In reading order

Ungifted Series

3 books · Published 2012–2026

#1
Ungifted
#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

Ungifted

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012

A prankster lands in a gifted program, turning chaos into unexpected brilliance.

#2
Supergifted
#2 in Series
Sale price
$958

Supergifted

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A genius seeks failure, a hero can't reveal himself, and a nerd becomes a school titan.

#3
Hypergifted
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1899

Hypergifted

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

A super-genius and his friend face chaos at college with a secret pig and a rogue AI.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Ungifted series?

There are 3 books in the Ungifted series. It began with Ungifted in 2012, and the newest book, Hypergifted, was published in 2026.

What order should you read the Ungifted books in?

Start with Ungifted and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Ungifted books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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Gordon Korman

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