And the series ends, but it doesn't feel like an ending. We find out about Carter and what he can do and his past, some of the students are offered a choice about having their gifts taken away and they all learn that with power comes responsibility.

It's not a bad read, but it felt a bit hollow. It didn't feel like the proper last book in the series but like another instalment, however I'm not sure where this series could have gone beyond the kids growing up and that would spoil some of the rest of the story. Not bad, but I was left wanting. ( )

In this book Carter goes to the juvi place but only to visit with the doctor there. The doctor just wants to find the truth about Carter. It seems that Carters real name is Paul but he doesn't know his last name. His family was killed because they were witness of a crime. Carter also has a gift like everyone else. His gift is.....you have to wait and read it to find out. That is what this book is about.

You should read this book if you are courious about the boy. You should also read it so you know what happens next. I don't think that this is the last book. I think there is going to be three more books. Since there are nine of them in the class. Maybe ten if the writer counts Ms. Madame. This is why you should read this book.

The story of the "Gifted" class continues. This time we find out the secret of the most mysterious member of the class, Carter Street. This series is great for what it is. It is an easy and fun series for tweens/teens. I have given it to some reluctant readers with pretty good success. I love Marilyn Kaye and am really hooked on the series. As more and more people learn the secrets of these kids, the mystery of where this series is going increases. This is the 6th book and I am not tired of it yet. ( )

Reviewed by Sally Kruger aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com

Carter has amnesia. He was found wandering on the street before he was taken to Harmony House. He's in the care of Dr. Paley, who is trying to get to the bottom of why Carter doesn't remember who he is and why he doesn't seem to be able to even talk about it.

While Carter is being poked and prodded and questioned, another special group of students is meeting in the "gifted" class at Meadowbrook Middle School. Their teacher is leading a discussion about the class's powers. It seems one student is able to move things with his mind, another can read minds, and yet another can inhabit the bodies of others. All the students in the class possess unique talents. The purpose of the class is to help these young people learn to control their powers and become more comfortable with them.

Carter should be part of the "gifted" class, but the trauma of losing both his parents has caused his power to remain hidden. Dr. Paley plans to use hypnosis to encourage Carter to speak about the tragedy he witnessed. It is soon revealed that Carter's real name is Paul, and he has the power to shapeshift. To escape the same fate as his parents, he became a gerbil and was able to hide from his parents' killers. Now, he must come to terms with their deaths and his own special power.

It is also revealed that Dr. Paley may have the ability to release the students from the burden of their powers. Several of the young people are thrilled to hear that they could be free of the potentially dangerous talents, but they aren't considering the reasons why Dr. Paley might want them to be relieved of their gifts. He promises the procedure is simple and painless, but is it really? Is he really trying to help them - or is he working for someone out to do them harm?

SPEAK NO EVIL is book #6 in the GIFTED series by Marilyn Kaye. It is an entertaining series for teens looking for a paranormal adventure combining regular kids and super powers. With each book, the situation at Meadowbrook Middle School gets more complicated and dangerous. ( )