This book is an ok book. I think the whole elaboration on Noras thoughts was very cheesy and how she kept her genius a secret. If she really wanted to be a genuis she would have told her parents alot sooner and actually tried harder. I aslo didnt really like how andrew clements left her thought proscess the same throughtout the book. she uses the same figuring in kindergarten as she does in fifth grade if you read it carefully. I do like how nora really shows how grades are just stupid assesments for the school to find out how the teachers are teaching and kids get ideas about how stupid/smart that they are. This is not Clements best book, but it is still a good book for those interested in school stories.

it shows very great role models and i think it's a keeper

I love this book! Andrew Clements is a great author. So is Brian Selznick (the illustrator). Nora wanted to be normal, she doesn't even want to be in the gifted program. I think everyone should look up to her.

This book gives you second thoughts about how your school is treating your intelligence. It's a good book that lets you think independently for a while, and Nora is a great main character that kids can relate to, even IF they're not gifted. Read this if you're not a mindless goon! XD

I have not read a better book in years. The thinking that went into the book was marvelous. BEST BOOK( next to harry potter) A+++

great