Gordon Korman Books

The story opens on the familiar rhythm of Cedarville’s kids returning for a new school year. Griffin and his friends—Ben, Savannah, Logan, and Melissa—move through life surrounded by glowing screens, instant notifications, and a constant hum of connectivity. Their gadgets aren’t just tools; they’re ...

From Old School

The turning point comes suddenly: one moment Cedarville hums along, the next, darkness swallows the town. Every screen goes blank, every device dead, every charger useless. The blackout is complete. At first, Griffin assumes it’s temporary, a minor inconvenience. But hours stretch into days, and the...

From Old School

Chase Ambrose’s story begins with a fall—literally. He wakes up in a hospital bed, surrounded by people who know him but whom he doesn’t recognize. His mother calls him her son, nurses fuss over him, and a police officer even pays a visit. But Chase feels like an alien in his own life. Every familia...

From Restart

Returning to school after his accident, Chase faces a divided reality. His old crowd—Aaron and Bear—greets him like a hero coming home. To them, nothing has changed; they expect him to resume his role as ringleader, pulling pranks, mocking weaker students, and swaggering down hallways. But others—li...

From Restart

When we first meet Mr. Zachary Kermit, he’s a man with one foot out the school doors. Decades of disillusionment have worn him down. Once a celebrated teacher, he’s been living under the weight of a cheating scandal that he didn’t cause but could never shake off. The incident, where students’ test a...

From The Unteachables

When we peel back the layers of each student, we see that the Unteachables are anything but unworthy. Parker Elias, a sweet kid with dyslexia, hides his frustration behind a charming grin. Aldo Braff, whose temper often flares without warning, struggles not with malice but with an inability to contr...

From The Unteachables