The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger is a very entertaining read. I bought it for one dollar at the local library used book sale - a real deal.
Crystal, CO is the place to raise children. With a very fine school district, the stakes are raised when an even more elite school is proposed. Kids must test in and also produce a portfolio of their specialties. This middle school will be tops and suddenly the competition amongst long time friends/neighbors becomes fierce.
Cracks form. Kids are pitted against each other. Parents secretly pursue prestige and recognition.
cover blurb - Long buried resentments arise between friends and spouses alike, as ever more toxic instincts emerge. The most shattering secret of all still lies waiting to be exposed.
The characters are sharp. The dialogue crackles and tensions rise. This book is hilarious, brutal, and way too real. It provokes, skewers, and tackles parenting and privilege. Kudos. You will keep turning pages and gasp as friends attack friends.
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