![]() ![]() There's lots of humor involving pee, barf, and other gross substances, but also lots of positive messages about friendship, loyalty, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and making amends for past misdeeds. Some of them are dealing with issues like stepparents, dyslexia, and elderly relatives with dementia, and a cheating scandal in the distant past is still causing misery. ![]() Characters face a lot of challenges, discover unexpected strengths, and form strong, if unlikely, bonds. As in Korman's other middle school tales, a misunderstanding (here, a student who's not actually enrolled in a class - she just shows up every day because it's easier) leads to a lot of life-changing ripple effects. ![]() But not before there's a lot of comic mayhem, and sweetness from unlikely quarters. Parents need to know that when best-selling author Gordon Korman ( Supergifted) writes a book called The Unteachables, it's a safe bet that pretty much everyone in its pages will learn important life lessons before it's over. ![]() Occasional "My God!" Pee, poop, butt, and barf references, mostly humorous.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Language in your kid's entertainment guide. ![]()
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