The Unteachables - by Gordon Korman (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book 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. A good choice for summer reading or anytime!

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.

Review Quotes

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 UNGIFTED: "From its lovable-robot jacket art to its satisfying conclusion, this will please Korman's fans and win him new ones." - ALA Booklist

Praise for UNGIFTED: "Donovan has a goofy kindness that charms characters and readers alike ... The message is tolerance, and Korman expertly and humorously delivers it in an unpretentious and universally appealing tale." - School Library Journal

Praise for UNGIFTED: "Funny and insightful." - Publishers Weekly

"[An] underdog story that champions teamwork, kindness, and hidden sparks." - Publishers Weekly

"Korman infuses such humanity into this tightly controlled ensemble piece and so deftly skewers school politics and classroom management eccentricities that middle-schoolers will recognize and appreciate both the absurdities and the frustrations." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"This crowd-pleasing school story delivers the straightforward humor and warmth that Korman's many fans expect." - School Library Journal

Praise for MASTERMINDS: "It's hard to express how much I loved Masterminds without spoiling it. Real characters that make you laugh, twists that genuinely surprise, a plot that reveals itself perfectly. Another instant classic by one of my favorite authors." - James Dashner, bestselling author of the Maze Runner series

Praise for MASTERMINDS: "[A] compelling, twisty mystery . . . [with] a truly gratifying payoff" - Booklist (starred review)

Praise for MASTERMINDS: "This tense, fast-paced story will have readers racing toward the cliffhanger ending." - Publishers Weekly

Praise for MASTERMINDS: "A fresh premise, good pacing, surprising twists and engaging characters all combine to make this a series worth following." - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for MASTERMINDS: "This unique and action-packed story is filled with twists and turns that readers will not see coming. A wonderful start to what promises to be a thrilling series." - School Library Journal

Praise for UNGIFTED: "Touching, without being overly sentimental, Ungifted is a gem for readers looking for a story where the underdog comes out on top." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

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

Praise for MASTERMINDS: "Masterminds is a masterpiece-a mind-bending adventure in a shocking but all-too-possible present, a tale of friendship and ultimate sacrifice with characters who will reach inside you and not let go. It's that rare book that scares you to the core while you're laughing your head off. Warning: Reading this book while trying to do anything else is dangerous-it's that good. I can't wait to know what happens next." - Peter Lerangis, bestselling author of the Seven Wonders series

Praise for MASTERMINDS: "Masterminds takes readers on a wild ride with terrific humor, a surprising mystery, and characters you can't help but root for." - Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven series and the Five Kingdoms series