# Gordon Korman

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Supporting Creativity, Underdogs and Big Dreams with Gordon Korman

What can nearly five decades of writing for young people teach us about creativity, belonging and growing up? In this episode, host Chris Tompkins talks with beloved Canadian author Gordon Korman, whose 100+ books have reached millions of readers around the world. Gordon shares how a Grade 7 assign…

Before the Woods Grow Quiet: When Life Changes in a Split Second

Two devastating accidents struck her son, his girlfriend, and her son’s father within hours, dividing an ordinary day into everything that came before and everything that followed. In this deeply personal yet universal episode of Mandy on the Mountain, Mandy reflects on the fragile gift of survival…

Press 1 for Invasion Audiobook by J. A. Dauber

Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: Press 1 for InvasionCategories: Alien, Fiction, For Children, Scary, Science FictionAuthor: J. A. DauberNarrator: Aden HakimiPublisher: Simon & Schuster AudioRelease date: 09-09-2025Language: EnglishSummary:A kid who just wanted …

Restart by Gordan Korman

If you've ever wished for a do-over Gordon Korman’s 2017 book Restart is right up your alley!! We meet football star and renowned school bully, Chase Ambrose, after he fell from a two-story window. He has amnesia so bad his personality changes. The rattiest rat changes into a super kind guy! It is …

Ungifted

Join Jackson as he reviews the realistic/humor novel Ungifted by Gordon Korman.

Why Gordon Korman never runs out of ideas

Since writing his first book at the age of twelve, it's hard to imagine a more prolific writer than Gordon Korman. In nearly five decades of writing for kids and young adults, he's published 107 books, and sold around 35 million copies. He's beloved by readers spanning multiple generations and has …

Pond hockey, moonlight schools among new books reviewed by Tracy Kampa

Children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews books for <i>What We're Reading.</i>(Contributed / Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Cherry Lake Publishing, Kim Michele Richardson website, and Tracy Kampa) A pond hockey game told to "A Visit from St. Nicholas," a moonlight school in Kentucky and two boy…

From the Classroom to the Book Barn

In this special young adult episode of The Book Barn Book Club Podcast, Lanie is joined by two special guests: Regan, a former fourth-grade student, and Scarlett, her oldest granddaughter! Books Mentioned: Along Came a Spider by James Patterson Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi The Babysitters Club by Ann M…

Ungifted by Gordon Korman

The conversation revolves around the book 'Ungifted' by Gordon Korman, exploring its themes, characters, and the unique narrative style that incorporates multiple viewpoints. The discussion highlights the protagonist Donovan Curtis's journey as a troublemaker who accidentally gets placed in a gifte…