The Unteachables — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Unteachables appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features mayhem and humorous situations typical of middle school antics, but there is no explicit violence between characters. The narrative focuses on comedic mischief rather than physical conflict. There is no scary content in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on humor and life lessons rather than frightening elements.
Does The Unteachables have violence?
The book features mayhem and humorous situations typical of middle school antics, but there is no explicit violence between characters. The narrative focuses on comedic mischief rather than physical conflict.
Does The Unteachables have scary content?
There is no scary content in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on humor and life lessons rather than frightening elements.
Does The Unteachables have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. Although some reviews mention that it is suitable for Christian families, this does not indicate any religious themes or practices in the narrative.
Does The Unteachables have racial/cultural content?
The search results do not indicate any explicit themes related to race or racism in the book. The narrative centers on the experiences of a group of misfit students without addressing racial issues.
Does The Unteachables have profanity?
The book is described as clean and appropriate for children, with no instances of profanity reported in the narrative.
Does The Unteachables have climate change?
There are no climate themes present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does The Unteachables have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at middle-grade readers and does not include any themes related to sexuality.
Does The Unteachables have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a diverse cast of characters but does not focus on gender dynamics as a central theme.
Does The Unteachables have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ content within 'The Unteachables'.
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