Book Overview
American Library Association "Best Books for Young Adults" American Library Association "Quick Picks for Young Adults" Martin Anderson and his friends don't like being called losers. But they've been called that for so long even they start to believe it. Until Martin makes an incredible discovery: each of his friends has a special hidden talent. Edgeview Alternative School was supposed to be end of the road. But for Martin and his friends, it just might be a new beginning.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0765342650
ISBN13:9780765342652
Release Date:January 2003
Publisher:Starscape Books
Length:213 Pages
Weight:0.31 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.2" x 7.7"
Age Range:12 to 15 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 10
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A book for people who think they don't have talents.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
If you're down in the mouth, and you believe you have no talents, read this awesome book. In Hidden Talents these kids are sent to an alternative school for things they say they didn't do. Martin is the new guy and thinks that everyone has a talent. They don't believe him. He's a loner. If you don't think you have a talent, you might discover you do. --Jacob Virzi, Matthew McMinn and Brandon Stover in Ms. Marik's 6th grade class
A wonderful book for all ages.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
It's all about a boy who gets sent to a school with tons of kids that have been rejected from other schools. This boy Martin makes friends with other friends who are truly good, but secretly have powers that get them in trouble. Coming here causes Martin to realize his true talent and helps him lead a better life. In the end, he realizes what is truly important to him and tries to set everything right that he had set wrong before.
The Best of the Best!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Hidden Talents is by far the best book I have read. (And I've read plenty!) This book is so great because the chapters never end, they always keep you on the edge of your seat so you want to go straight to the next chapter. I liked it mainly because it was about kids who had special powers but didn't know it. I read this book in school and I just couldn't put it down. I read it twice before the teacher finished-it's that good! This is a book that you would definitely want to add to your bookshelf to read again and again and again! I hope they make this into a movie!
Buy It!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Hidden Talents is a great book. Although it is for older chidren (8th grade and up), students in 5th or 6th grade will love it if they're above reading level and like to read. It's a mixture of real life and science fiction. It really is a good book.
Loved it, loved it, loved it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
If you liked Holes by Louis Sachar, you will love this book! You will really come to know and like Martin and his friends, empathisize with them, and root them on. Great cast of characters from the teachers, the students, etc. As a matter of fact, this would make a great movie!
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