Gabe--St. Jude's resident genius--is back for his final year of middle school. He is still clueless about girls, can't control his gaseous tendencies, and his rolling backpack days are long gone. But, he can open his locker and is now the basketball team's official analyst. On the cusp of graduation, Gabe must fulfill a community service requirement and decide if he will attend a high school for science and math. Themes include: gifts and limitations/service/humor/ high school admissions.