Because of Mr. Terupt
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010 · Est. 4 hour read

Because of Mr. Terupt

By Rob Buyea

Book #1 in the Mr. Terupt series

A teacher's accident tests if his students can uphold the lessons he taught them.

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336 pages· 36,797 words· Est. 4 hour read
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At Snow Hill School, seven fifth graders, each with their own struggles, are united by Mr. Terupt, an inspiring teacher. Jessica, Alexia, Peter, Luke, Danielle, Anna, and Jeffrey find strength in his guidance. But when Mr. Terupt faces a life-changing accident, the students must rely on his teachings to navigate their challenges. Can they hold onto the lessons of friendship and resilience, or will they revert to their old ways? Discover how these unlikely friends confront their fears and grow together in this heartfelt tale of transformation and hope.

From the publisher

Seven students are about to have their lives changed by one amazing teacher in this school story sequel filled with unique characters every reader can relate to.

It’s the start of a new year at Snow Hill School, and seven students find themselves thrown together in Mr. Terupt’s fifth grade class. 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.

They don’t have much in common, and they’ve never gotten along. Not until a certain new teacher arrives and helps them to find strength inside themselves—and in each other. But when Mr. Terupt suffers a terrible accident, will his students be able to remember the lessons he taught them? Or will their lives go back to the way they were before—before fifth grade and before Mr. Terupt?

Find out what happens in sixth and seventh grades in Mr. Terupt Falls Again and Saving Mr. Terupt, the can’t-miss follow ups to Because of Mr. Terupt!

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

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2011)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Words
36,797
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about poor behaviorBooks about near-death experiencesBooks about forgivenessBooks about teachersBooks about school
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The parent guide

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
140141
Publication
Published
January 1, 2011
First published
October 12, 2010
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375858246

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