![]() ![]() ![]() The Unteachables are a notorious class of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks. Agent: Elizabeth Harding, Curtis Brown Ltd. 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 teacherperfect for fans of Ms. 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. Chapters rotate narration between students and administrators, giving varied perspectives to this humorous classroom underdog story that champions teamwork, kindness, and hidden sparks. ![]() ![]() Kermit stands up for the kids, and both students and teacher realize the value of their abilities. Kermit’s former fiancée’s daughter turns out to be the new teacher next door and meddles with disciplining the bunch, Mr. The small class is known for being troublesome: Parker can’t make sense of letters, tough Elaine terrifies the others, Rahim sleeps all the time, and Kiana ends up in the class when her stepmother fails to register her for school. After the superintendent assigns him to the “Self-Contained Special Eighth-Grade Class”-widely called “the Unteachables”-he resigns himself to getting through the year, transferring his coffee and crossword habit to the new room, and ignoring his new students. Kermit was once among the best teachers at Greenwich Middle School, but a cheating scandal 25 years ago dampened his passion for the job, and now he is biding time until his early retirement. ![]()
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