The Lost Gate

Danny is a gatemage. But he doesn't know it at first. In the beginning, he thinks he has no talent at all, until one day he is mysteriously able to jump much higher in a tree than he should be able to. He starts unraveling mysteries that have been hidden from him and his Family for many, many years. His gatemage powers get put to use for shoplifting from Walmart. He then meets some shady people who use him to make people feel bad for them and give the beggars money. This book has many twists and turns, and makes you think. You have to be paying attention while reading it so you don't get "left behind".