The Unteachables - Hardcover

Korman, Gordon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062563882 ISBN 13: 9780062563880

Publisher: Balzer + Bray, 2019

Synopsis

A hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordon Korman about what happens when the worst class of kids in school is paired with the worst teacher—perfect for fans of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day.

The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks. Like Aldo, with anger management issues; Parker, who can’t read; Kiana, who doesn’t even belong in the class—or any class; and Elaine (rhymes with pain). The Unteachables have been removed from the student body and isolated in room 117.

Their teacher is Mr. Zachary Kermit, the most burned-out teacher in all of Greenwich. He was once a rising star, but his career was shattered by a cheating scandal that still haunts him. After years of phoning it in, he is finally one year away from early retirement. But the superintendent has his own plans to torpedo that idea—and it involves assigning Mr. Kermit to the Unteachables.

The Unteachables never thought they’d find a teacher who had a worse attitude than they did. And Mr. Kermit never thought he would actually care about teaching again. Over the course of a school year, though, room 117 will experience mayhem, destruction—and maybe even a shot at redemption.

About this title

About the Author

Gordon Korman published his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than ninety middle grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times bestselling Ungifted, Supergifted, The Unteachables, Pop, Schooled, and the Masterminds series. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. You can visit him online at www.gordonkorman.com.

Review

“[An] underdog story that champions teamwork, kindness, and hidden sparks.” (Publishers Weekly)

Praise for SUPERGIFTED:  “Humorous, relatable, and full of heart, Korman’s gift for understanding the middle school mind is on full display.” (School Library Journal)

Praise for SUPERGIFTED:  “Managing a large cast of characters with ease, Korman creates a comedy of compounded errors leading to a public disaster and, strangely enough, a happy ending.” (Booklist)

Praise for SUPERGIFTED:  “Another chortleworthy outing from Korman.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Praise for MASTERMINDS: PAYBACK: “Packed with surprising twists, high-speed chases, and plenty of near misses.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Praise for MASTERMINDS: PAYBACK: “Korman’s action-packed caper series comes to a satisfying close...with a masterful balance of humor, thought-provoking questions, and adventure” (Booklist)

Praise for MASTERMINDS: CRIMINAL DESTINY: “A thrilling and fun series perfect for middle grade adventure seekers” (School Library Journal)

Praise for MASTERMINDS: CRIMINAL DESTINY: “Cat-and-mouse chase scenes deliver thrills...Volume 3 can’t get here soon enough.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

Praise for MASTERMINDS: CRIMINAL DESTINY: “Packed with enough thrilling action and suspense to keep the pages turning...[a] highly entertaining series.” (Booklist)

Praise for MASTERMINDS: “A terrific page-turner. Full of unexpected twists and revelations. Buckle up.” (James Patterson)

About this edition

• Publisher: Balzer + Bray
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0062563882
• ISBN 13: 9780062563880
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288