The Gifted School

'Snapping with tension' Shari Lapena

Bruce Holsinger author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Headline Publishing Group

Published:30th Jun '20

Should be back in stock very soon

The Gifted School cover

A gripping exploration of ambition, competition, and parental pressure in The Gifted School, where friendships are tested and secrets are revealed.

In The Gifted School, the serene community of Crystal, Colorado, is turned upside down when news breaks about the opening of an exclusive school for gifted children. This announcement ignites a fierce competition among parents and their children, who are driven by ambition and the desire for prestige. As the stakes rise, the once harmonious relationships between friends begin to fray, revealing hidden tensions and long-held secrets that threaten to shatter their idyllic lives.

The narrative delves deep into the psyche of the characters, exploring how the pursuit of excellence can warp even the best intentions. Parents who once supported each other now find themselves in a cutthroat race, willing to do anything to secure a spot for their child in the coveted school. The pressure mounts as they grapple with their own insecurities and the implications of their choices, leading to a gripping exploration of morality and ambition.

The Gifted School ultimately poses a poignant question: how far would one go to protect their child's future? As the competition escalates, the community's facade crumbles, and the characters must confront the consequences of their actions. This thought-provoking tale is not just about education but also about friendship, rivalry, and the complexities of parenting in a world that increasingly values achievement over connection.

'A funny and perceptive account of a dilemma that is being played out all over the globe... more than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' * The Observer *
If you loved the shananigans of the pushy parents in TV hit Big Little Lies you'll love this scorching novel . . . bitingly dark' * Peterborough Telegraph *
Relevant and relatable * i paper *

ISBN: 9781472271518

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 34mm

Weight: 320g

464 pages