Summary:
When troublemaker Donovan Curtis pulls a prank that goes too far, it looks like he’ll be facing serious consequences. Then his paperwork is confused with students with a genius IQ. He ends up being placed in the Academy of Scholastic Distinction. It’s the perfect alibi, as long as he convince a group of geniuses that he’s one of them.
My Thoughts:
This is the classic Korman formula:
1.) Due to unusual circumstances a kid ends up with a group of other kids they would usually never associate with at school.
2.) Chaos insues.
3.) They find a passion project, that is somehow threatened
4.) They overcome the thread and everyone learns a lesson.
I am not saying this as a criticism. The formula works. Korman’s books are funny and appeal to both kids and adults. I love that his books are popular with kids who do not like to read.