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The Unteachables

By: Gordon Korman
Narrated by: Sarah Beth Goer, Oliver Wyman, Josh Hurley, Tristan Morris, Chris Gebauer, Sean Welsh Brown, Pete Larkin, Fred Berman, Jennifer Nittoso
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A hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and best-selling 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 listening 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.

This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween listeners in grades four to six, in the classroom or for homeschooling.

©2019 Gordon Korman (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

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Loved it! It speaks to all teachers !

Everyone who has ever been in a school w I ll appreciate this story, from veteran teachers, eager new teachers, students who struggle or not. I haven't enjoyed a book this much in a long time! And, the multiple narrators made it a true joy to listen to!

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Good book

This book was pretty good, I like the whole storyline of it. It’s amazing. I would recommend this book for 10 to13-year-olds

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Amazing characters...

I washed clothes, dried clothes, folded clothes, put away clothes, and couldn't get enough of this unteachable audible!❤💯
Loved it!

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This book is the best


I la e this book you sure really read this book the cllas is

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inspirational story about true teaching

it's an enjoyable feel-good read with a slightly so start but a very happy ending.

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It Was good and the story was good I am a kid year old and I recommend it for other kids

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Super cute story told in multiple perspectives

Beautifully narrated story of a teacher dealt an unfortunate hand and the journey to rediscover his "why." A reminder that we all have great strengths regardless of our quirks. A perfect read for students and teachers.

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Another success!

This book was recommended by a special education student. He liked to refer to our class as "the unteachables".

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A heartfelt book

I loved the storyline and the many different narrators made the story even more enjoyable!

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The story was very interesting!

The reading and characters of the book I really loved! I really recommend this book.

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