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| Original Title: | Because of Mr. Terupt |
| ISBN: | 038573882X (ISBN13: 9780385738828) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.robbuyea.com/books/because_of_mr_terupt |
| Series: | Mr. Terupt #1 |
| Setting: | Connecticut(United States) |
| Literary Awards: | Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 3-6 (2013), Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award (2013) |
Rob Buyea
Hardcover | Pages: 269 pages Rating: 4.36 | 32148 Users | 3260 Reviews
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| Title | : | Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt #1) |
| Author | : | Rob Buyea |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition (US / CAN) |
| Pages | : | Pages: 269 pages |
| Published | : | October 12th 2010 by Delacorte Press |
| Categories | : | Realistic Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction. Young Adult. Academic. School. Juvenile |
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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.
--jacket description
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Ratings: 4.36 From 32148 Users | 3260 ReviewsWeigh Up Of Books Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt #1)
HAD I NOT BEEN SITTING IN A CAR DEALERSHIP WAITING ON AN OIL CHANGE, I WOULD HAVE SOBBED MY WAY THROUGH THE LAST THIRD OF THIS BOOK. Read it.Ok, so let me expound.This book. I could see where it was going. BUT I LOVED IT ANYWAY. I could see it because I'm a reader and have read a lot of books. I could see it because it was even hinted at on the book jacket. But most of all, I could see it because I'm a teacher. This book got to me, y'all. I've read other reviews, and seen commentary that saysA class of diverse students are glad that they have a new teacher; he's funnier, more aware, and more creative than the "mean old farts" that have been teaching long enough to be wise to the kids' tricks. Classroom dramas unfold; the mean girl, Alexis, tries to start a "girl war"; students have family problems; the class reads Summer of the Swans (which Mr. Terupt says is not an exciting book, but a good one that will make them think) and works with a Collaborative Classroom on several projects.
This book will be perfect to hand kids headed into 5th grade. The characters are strong, the structure of the book interesting with its multiple viewpoints, and the story interesting - and I had passed this up from the reviews. It didn't sound so strong - but each chapter is told by a dr=ifferent student in the class, describing events frmo a slightly different perspective and clarifying the mudyy bits by this change in POV. The teacher is one who offers challenges rather then a standard
Really loved this story told in multiple voices. Beloved teacher Mr. Terupt has an uncanny way of influencing his students' lives for the better. Students judgments and opinions of each other comes through loud and clear as each student narrates his or her version of events. Their personal secrets, flaws, and strengths are slowly revealed. It takes a tragedy to unify the class bring about a satisfying resolution. Would make a great read aloud.
I expected to really love this book and instead it fell completely flat. The book tells the story of Mr. Terupt, a first year teacher tackling the wiles of fifth grade. The story is told from the point of view of 7 students that he has a profound impact on during the course of the year. But telling a story like this can be very tricky because it is easy to fall into the "stereotype" trap...and this book fell in head first. All of the characters, including the teacher, were stereotypes of
Fabulous. Inspiring. Hopeful. Loving. Educational. Delightful. Grateful I'm not in 5th grade!!!
A book about a teacher that changes the lives of his students. I loved it! Absolutely great read and I can't wait to share it with my students next school year.
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