Gifted book cover

The Gifted Series in Order

The Gifted series can be read in any order, though starting with Out of Sight, Out of Mind provides the clearest introduction to the setting and recurring characters. At Meadowbrook Middle School, a special class of students with unique supernatural abilities must learn to control their gifts while dealing with everyday middle school challenges.

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Gifted Books in Order

7 books

Complete reading order for the Gifted series.

#
Title
Date
Rating
1
Feb 2009
5
Oct 2010
6
May 2011

How to Read the Gifted series

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

The Gifted series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and setting. Reading out of order does not cause confusion, as every book clearly introduces its featured student’s ability and delivers a self-contained story within the same school environment.

About the Gifted series

Series Premise

The Gifted series follows a group of middle school students who each possess a different supernatural ability. Each book focuses on one student’s personal struggle as they learn to manage their power and navigate the consequences it brings.

Main Characters

The series features different students from the gifted class as protagonists in each book, including characters such as Jenna Kelley, who can read minds, and others with abilities like foresight or super strength.

Setting

The stories take place primarily at Meadowbrook Middle School, where a small group of students with special powers attends a secret gifted class.

Tone & Themes

The tone is light and engaging with fantasy elements. Central themes include self-acceptance, friendship, the responsible use of power, and fitting in despite being different.

Is This Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy middle-grade stories with supernatural abilities, school settings, and characters learning to embrace their differences.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Mild school conflicts and light supernatural situations; suitable for middle-grade readers.

The Gifted series offers accessible stories about young people with special powers. Readers can start with any book and enjoy a complete adventure focused on one student’s experience.

FAQ

How many books are in the Gifted series?

7 books

When will the next book in the series be released?

No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, Speak No Evil, was published in May 2011.

When was the most recent book released?

Speak No Evil was published in May 2011.

What was the first book in the series?

The first book in the series is Gifted, published in February 2009.

What genre is the Gifted series?

The series primarily falls into the Fantasy genre.

Do you need to read the Gifted series in order?

No, the books do not need to be read in order. Each story stands on its own, but recurring characters and the shared setting connect the series.

What is the Gifted series about?

The Gifted series follows a group of middle school students who each possess a different supernatural ability. Each book focuses on one student’s personal struggle as they learn to manage their power and navigate the consequences it brings.

Is the Gifted series finished?

The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.