The Gifted School: A Novel by Bruce Holsinger FIC Hol

          This novel could also have been called Desperate Parents.  I would like to think that this story is just an exaggeration of things that go on in our society but no doubt the truth is we live in a very competitive society.
     The fictional town of Crystal is located in Colorado.  Many families moved there thinking it was the perfect place to raise a family.and educate the children.    The novel revolves around four families.  The parents became friends when the children were young. Everything is good - until it is announced that a Gifted School is going to be opened as a magnet school.  To be accepted it is not simply good grades.  The school will be looking for more than that.  They want diversity (including geographically) and they want children with special gifts - such as the boy who did unbelievable origami .
        Let the competition begin for these kids are headed to Middle School.  There are different phases and students are cut from the potential list. The parents will stop at nothing to get their children in the school.  Friendships, marriages, and the community will be tested during these months.  And of course there will be secrets revealed.
      I enjoyed the book.