US - Gifted: Out of Sight, Out of Mind: 01 - Softcover

Kaye, Marilyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753462834 ISBN 13: 9780753462836

Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

Gifted: Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Marilyn Kaye Queen of Mean Amanda Beeson, 13, gets the shock of her life when she wakes up one morning to find herself in the body of one of her victims, Tracey Devon. Amanda discovers that Tracey, ignored at home and school, has the ability to become invisible. When Amanda finds herself in a special class that Tracey usually attends, it becomes clear that at Meadowbrook Middle School the definition of "gifted" has a whole other meaning. Can Amanda rescue her one-time target from obscurity and get her own life back on track? In order to do so, she will have to reveal her own startling gift and take her rightful place among Meadowbrook's very secret clique.

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Review

School Library JournalKaye draws her readers in from the get-go, satisfying them in each book, but leaving them wanting more. Strong female characters take the lead in each title, but the author also brings in perspectives of the other "gifted" students throughout. Both selections are fast paced and entangling, giving them wide appeal, particularly for reluctant readers. Shelf AwarenessKaye ("Penelope") uses her trademark mix of clever plotting and edgy humor to skewer the middle-grade mafia. No one is safe. . . . [T]he author's wit keeps readers turning these pages. BooklistBodysnatching and loss of control are great metaphors for adolescent life changes, and Kaye ably explores these changes of identity. . . . Southwest Ohio and Neighboring LibrariesThis book is a great recommendation to readers who want a new type of supernatural reader. Kaye draws her readers in from the get-go, satisfying them in each book, but leaving them wanting more. Strong female characters take the lead in each title, but the author also brings in perspectives of the other "gifted" students throughout. Both selections are fast paced and entangling, giving them wide appeal, particularly for reluctant readers. Kaye ("Penelope") uses her trademark mix of clever plotting and edgy humor to skewer the middle-grade mafia. No one is safe. . . . [T]he author's wit keeps readers turning these pages. This book is a great recommendation to readers who want a new type of supernatural reader. Bodysnatching and loss of control are great metaphors for adolescent life changes, and Kaye ably explores these changes of identity. . . . "Kaye draws her readers in from the get-go, satisfying them in each book, but leaving them wanting more. Strong female characters take the lead in each title, but the author also brings in perspectives of the other "gifted" students throughout. Both selections are fast paced and entangling, giving them wide appeal, particularly for reluctant readers." --School Library Journal "Kaye (Penelope) uses her trademark mix of clever plotting and edgy humor to skewer the middle-grade mafia. No one is safe. . . . [T]he author's wit keeps readers turning these pages. " --Shelf Awareness "Bodysnatching and loss of control are great metaphors for adolescent life changes, and Kaye ably explores these changes of identity. . . ." --Booklist "This book is a great recommendation to readers who want a new type of supernatural reader." --Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries Kaye draws her readers in from the get-go, satisfying them in each book, but leaving them wanting more. Strong female characters take the lead in each title, but the author also brings in perspectives of the other "gifted" students throughout. Both selections are fast paced and entangling, giving them wide appeal, particularly for reluctant readers. "School Library Journal" Kaye (Penelope) uses her trademark mix of clever plotting and edgy humor to skewer the middle-grade mafia. No one is safe. . . . [T]he author's wit keeps readers turning these pages. "Shelf Awareness" Bodysnatching and loss of control are great metaphors for adolescent life changes, and Kaye ably explores these changes of identity. . . . "Booklist" This book is a great recommendation to readers who want a new type of supernatural reader. "Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries""

Book Description

Meadowbrook Middle School is an ordinary school with ordinary students – queen bees, jocks, nerds, brains, all the usual suspects. With nine exceptions. These students look like the others, but each of them has a special supernatural attribute that marks them out. You could call it a skill, a talent or a disadvantage, but each of these students is unique – they’re gifted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0753462834
• ISBN 13: 9780753462836
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240