Seventh grade was going to be awesome. The only thing missing was Mr. Terupt.
Rob Buyea taught third- and fourth-graders in Bethany, Connecticut, for six years before moving to Massachusetts, where he taught high school biology and coached wrestling for seven years at Northfield Mount Hermon. Saving Mr. Terupt is the companion novel to Because of Mr. Terupt and Mr. Terupt Falls Again. Currently, Rob is a full-time writer and lives in North Andover, Massachusetts, with his wife and three daughters.
"This third in the series [is] as easy for new readers to pick up
as it is for returning fans. A warmly gracious invitation to a
convincing middle school world."—Kirkus Reviews
"An exciting story about what really matters, Saving Mr. Terupt is
warm, wise, and packed with hope.” —Joan Bauer, Newbery Honor
Winner
“The children who tell us about Mr. Terupt . . . are no less
authentic than their magical teacher; they will remind you of your
own friends and enemies.” — John Irving
Praise for Because of Mr. Terupt:
An NPR Backseat Book Club Selection
An E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book
Nominated for 17 State Book Awards
*“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
Praise for Mr. Terupt Falls Again:
“A surprising and totally satisfying sequel. The voices ring
true.” —JOHN IRVING
“This sequel can be read on its own. Moving and real.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A skillful meshing of characters and story lines makes
for another great read.” —School Library Journal
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