It features plenty of relevant themes including STEM connections (the kids work on an automobile), adjusting to a blended family, dealing with a grandparent with dementia, and so much more! This was my first Gordon Korman and I’m excited to read more of his work. The Unteachables is a funny, endearing middle-grade book full of hijinks and memorable characters. I loved learning about his connection with the enthusiastic new teacher next door to Room 117, Emma Fountain. Kermit’s background makes his grouchiness understandable and even endearing. Parker is a middle schooler who has a provisional drivers’ license since his parents are farmers and Kiana is such a sincere, helpful character adjusting to a blended family.
At times, it veers into nearly unbelievable situations, but it’s good fun all around. This is also a funny book with plenty of heart. The voices helped me easily tell the readers and perspectives apart. This really adds to the storytelling because having so many perspectives can get confusing on audio. Kermit, Parker, Kiana, the principal, and some others - each by a different audiobook narrator. Kermit learn a lot from each other - and maybe the kids aren’t quite unteachable? The Goodįirst off, the audiobook is phenomenal! The book is told from multiple perspectives: Mr. The kids nickname him Ribbit and as the school year progresses, both the kids and Mr. Until the school assigns him to teach Room 117 - The Unteachables. He’s coasting along, barely investing in his students and waiting for retirement. Zachary Kermit started off as an enthusiastic schoolteacher, but after a cheating scandal 25 years ago, he’s exactly the opposite. New student Kiana accidentally becomes the newest member of the class and stays - joining Parker, who still can’t read Aldo, who has anger issues Elaine (rhymes with pain), and sleepy Rahim whose dad’s band practices all night in their garage. The Unteachables are a group of misfits deemed so hopeless (academically and in terms of behavior) that the school has isolated them in a class of their own.
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