Because of Mr. Terupt

Because of Mr. Terupt

By Rob Buyea

136 ratings 164 reviews 174 followers
Interest LevelReading LevelReading A-ZATOSWord Count
Grades 4 - 8Grades 2 - 4n/a3.737164

 

 

Features seven narrators, each with a unique story, and each with a different perspective on what makes their teacher so special.It’s the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School. There’s . . . Jessica, the new girl, smart and perceptive, who’s having a hard time fitting in; Alexia, a bully, your friend one second, your enemy the next; Peter, class prankster and troublemaker; Luke, the brain; Danielle, who never stands up for herself; shy Anna, whose home situation makes her an outcast; and Jeffrey, who hates school.
 
Only Mr. Terupt, their new and energetic teacher, seems to know how to deal with them all. He makes the classroom a fun place, even if he doesn’t let them get away with much . . . until the snowy winter day when an accident changes everything—and everyone.

"The characters are authentic and the short chapters are skillfully arranged to keep readers moving headlong toward the satisfying conclusion."--School Library Journal, Starred

"This powerful and emotional story is likely to spur discussion."--Publishers Weekly

"No one is perfect in this feel-good story, but everyone benefits, including sentimentally inclined readers."--Kirkus Reviews

"Compelling. . . . Readers will find much to ponder on the power of forgiveness."--Booklist

 

 

Publisher: Yearling
ISBN-13: 9780375858246
ISBN-10: 0375858245
Published on 10/11/2011
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 336

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Mr Terupt Falls Again and Saving Mr Terupt are also amazing!

This is probably in my top 20 favorite books! It's amazing!

Love is so much.The next book is good but... Confusing.

I read this book because it looked interesting.

awesomeness awesomeness

I read it and it was on of the best books I ever read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it should have a 5 star rating!!!!

Great book! Definitely a must read!

I believe that "Because of Mr. Terupt" is a wonderful book. They plot structure is amazing. This has been my favorite book I've ever read because I love all of the main characters, Mr. Terupt, Peter, Luke, Jeffery, Anna, Danielle, Alexia, and Jessica. When I was reading the book all I wanted to do was read the whole thing. If I sat down and started reading, without any interruptions, I could probably read the whole book in one sitting. I believe the part when Mr. Terupt goes into the hospital is the climax. My favorite part is when Alexia, Danielle, Anna, and Jessica are in the same room where Mr. Terupt is laying in his coma. "Because of Mr. Terupt" is sad and happy at the same time. I recommend this book to everyone who loves to read and everyone who is looking for a great story.

This book was awesome!!! All about 1 teacher who changes the life of 7 students. Very beautifully written and worth reading.

Best book ever!!!!!!!!if you are into drama and emotional stories, then this is the book for you! It is about seven kids who are starting fifth grade with a new teacher, Mr. Terupt. They have good and funny times, but on a snowy day, everyone and everything changes.

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