The Unteachables

I never write reviews and read around 300 books a year but I loved this book and want to thoroughly recommend it to everyone. Give it a try.

Got this as a gift for my 10 year old son. He’s really enjoying it

A good teacher gone to seed. A class of misfits the system has given up on. While you might guess how the story is generally going to unfold, it was an absolute pleasure listening to the multiple narrators tell their story of a year in the Unteachables. The protagonist arguably is Kiana, only registering at the school for a few weeks while her mum is away working, and due to her stepmother's preoccupation with a baby, finds herself in a 'special class' with only six other students. And trying to survive his last year before early retirement is teacher Mr Kermit, still jaded from a decades-old scandal he was unfairly implicated in. Doing the time, set the Unteachables class by a superintendent keen to force him to resign, his teaching methods include completing the puzzles in the newspaper every day and setting worksheets he never marks. He's just waiting for June and he's out of there... But the seven students in his class - with anger issues, bad attitudes, the inability to read - they may still have something to teach themselves. Multiple actors voice the roles of the children and adults who share the story, making it very clear who is speaking. I loved the structure, hearing everyone's own take on the class and how gradually they all start to affect each other. It's an ideal novel to listen to, first person with lots of voices that are easily identifiable and an easy-to-follow story. The oft-utilised 'problem child' scenario is very nicely developed with several different issues experienced by the Unteachables cast, each humanised and shown to be someone who needs the right help, the right guidance... and just maybe so does their teacher. Mr Kermit is made very sympathetic, and the story manages to fit in without issue an arc for each major character, bringing in business from years past. Readers will be cheering by the end (I was smiling broadly) and warmed. No issues with language or violence, no mature themes, this is perfect material for ages 9-14. With thanks to Nudge Books for providing a sample Audible copy.

The Unteachables is such a fun and inspiring read! The characters are quirky, lovable, and full of surprises, and the story delivers humor and heart in equal measure. I love how it tackles themes of redemption, teamwork, and believing in yourself without feeling heavy-handed. Perfect for middle-grade readers, but adults will enjoy it too! It’s one of those books that makes you laugh, think, and cheer for the underdogs. Highly recommend!

divertente e leggero. un libro da consigliare a un pubblico di young adults con un livello linguistico B2

燃え尽きた教師が手に負えない生徒を任されるという、わりとよくある設定のお話ですが、よくできています。著者ゴードン・コーマンは邦訳も出ているベストセラーを書いた人なので（『リスタート』, 千葉茂樹訳, あすなろ出版, 2019）、話のクオリティは信頼して大丈夫です。読者対象は8〜12歳ですから、大学生くらいでペーパーバックの小説など読んだことのある人ならば読めます（若干よくわからない表現や言葉などあるかもしれませんが、その辺は調べても、無視しても構わないでしょう）。 グリニッチ・ミドルスクール（アメリカの学校種は地域によってばらつきがあり、この学校は6年生から8年生のようです）の117教室は、字が読めない子、怒りをコントロールできない子、何かの手違いで入ってしまったけれども誰もそれに気づかない子などの寄せ集め、8年生の問題児クラス（教育不可能な子たち：the unteachables）です。このクラスを任されたのは、若く熱意溢れる教師だった27年前に生徒が起こしたカンニング騒動でダメ教師のレッテルを貼られ、以来意欲を失って、今は1年後の早期退職を待っているだけのザッカリー・カーミット先生でした。彼は生徒を含め誰かのためを思う（care）ことはトラブルにつながり、自分のためにならないと決め、何も気にしないことで日々やり過ごそうとしています。けれども... すごく面白かったので、一気に読んでしまいました。教師をしている人には特に泣けるところ満載のおすすめの1冊です。でも、爽やかな「泣ける」です。

This is the best book in worlds history and if I had an option I would rate it 100 out of 5!

Este título era muy difícil de encontrar de hecho en España no se comercializa te lo tenían que traer de fuera y lo conseguí en Amazon de segunda mano impecable.