What reading level is Unteachables?

Unteachables by Gordon Korman is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Unteachables appropriate for?

Unteachables is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Unteachables?

Unteachables is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Unteachables have any content warnings?

Unteachables has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Unteachables?

Unteachables by Gordon Korman is 304 pages.

Unteachables

Gordon Korman

Unteachables

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when the worst class in school meets the worst teacher around? Imagine a group of misfits and troublemakers stuck in one room, paired with a teacher who's given up—until something unexpected sparks a chance for change. Can chaos turn into friendship before the year is over?

Themes

Friendship Family HumorSchoolTeacher-Student RelationshipsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Unteachables by Gordon Korman is a middle-grade novel centered on a group of students labeled as 'unteachable' and their reluctant teacher, Mr. Kermit. The story explores themes of redemption, teacher-student relationships, and personal growth, set against the backdrop of a challenging classroom environment. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains some mild language and behavior typical of middle school dynamics but offers a humorous and heartwarming message.