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    Because of Mr. Terupt

    Written by Rob Buyea

    Narrated by Mike Chamberlain and Arielle DeLisle

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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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Audio
    Release dateApr 15, 2013
    ISBN9781452682297
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    Reviews for Because of Mr. Terupt

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    • 4/5
      Excellent example of a teacher who really knows how to connect with kids.
    • 5/5
      Wow. Amazing. It was astounding to see how the evolution of the characters. And it seemed really authentic the way the memory of Mr. Terupt - his spectre - affected his students just as much as his presence and lessons did. A good teacher really does touch kids like that. That being said, the reason the kids looked up to him so much wasn't really well explored when he was not in a coma. I've had plenty of teachers who were basically clones of him that kids had ZERO respect for.
    • 5/5
      It's possible this review will be incredibly biased. As someone who has just finished her second year of teaching with a group of third graders who may have changed her life, am I over-identifying with every single aspect of this story? Possibly.

      That said, this book made me cry.

      The beginning seemed pretty uneventful - Mr. Terupt is a "rookie" teacher who takes on a class of fifth graders. I smiled at all of the patented "teacher moves" that permeate this character (this book was SO OBVIOUSLY written by somebody who has experience running a classroom!). I myself have tried the chain-link class reward system Mr. T utilizes. His use of project-based learning was fun to see - glad to know we teachers agree on what makes learning most effective - when its fun! But I digress. All in all, I enjoyed being able to identify strongly with this character in a sweet, light-hearted way through the kids. And the kids were great portrayals of characters you could find in any fifth grade class - I could certainly identify parts of a few students I've taught in fifth grade-going-on-sixth. Also, for me the disjointed character-switching really worked. It felt (perhaps unsurprisingly) like I was actually seeing things through the teacher's eyes - which makes sense since in my experience a huge chunk of teaching is trying to get inside each of your students' heads, to see what's going on and how you can navigate pathways to help them achieve something that day. So in the end the way the author switched narrators almost constantly felt really authentic to me.

      And then came part two. Now, it wasn't the contrived accident that made me emotional. Up to that point, events in the novel were progressing as expected. Kids were being kids, who were opening up and growing (slowly) under a pretty great teacher. And then comes the sudden upheaval that changes everything. Standard stuff. It was what came after that upheaval that really got to me. As Mr. T really took a back seat, each kid shined in his or her own moment time and again, in a way that wasn't ridiculously obvious or overly moralized. It wasn't the tragedy that was the center of the story, but the seven students who were incredibly strong focal points. And that was how I was able to connect so deeply with the book - as each character changes, the ideas behind this story grow stronger and stronger - until, well, it's 6 o'clock in the morning and you have a tears on your face.

      Again, it's probable that I am identifying so strongly with this book because of my own experiences. Still, even if this book doesn't make you feel the way that I did, the strong characterizations and shifting voices really makes it a quick but thought-provoking read!
    • 5/5
      [Because of Mr. Terupt] is one of the best books I have read. Rob Buyea clearly describes the lives of the children he uses in his story. He shows what the kids are thinking, and feeling. One of my favorite parts is where the kids are going to the "Collaborative Classroom"- a classroom for children with special needs. It shows how kids can be scared, and then love it. All Mr. Terupt's students learn to love him, but just when most everything was prefect, the accident strikes. I highly recommend this book to all ages, because you will love Terupt too.
    • 5/5
      This was an excellent book with a lot of underlying themes perfect to be read in a classroom. Conequences, responsibility, blame, forgiveness, redemption, hope, and faith all play important roles in this first novel by Buyea. I woukd put this one right up against any of Andrew Clements famous school stories.
    • 5/5
      A terrific story told from four different points of view about a year in a fifth grade class.
    • 3/5
      The story is about a bunch of kids all in Mr. Terupt's class. Each kid has there own story. I must say I got confused between the kids because I wasn't invested enough in the book to really remember who was who. The ending seemed a bit far fetched and a bit preachy.
    • 5/5
      As a future teacher, this book really, really inspired me. I want to be a teacher like Mr. Terupt and I think that if the going ever gets tough with teaching, this would be a great book for me to reread to remind me why I want to give my life to teaching. All of the students within the class face their own hardships, making them all dynamic and believable. By the end of the book, the students learn to embrace the things that make them who they are, such as disability, loss, home life, heritage and religion, but they do not let these things be the only things that define them. This book really made me emotional and I think that it beautifully weaves so many powerful themes.
    • 3/5
      This is one of the best and cheapest websites i have used for schooling!! I would recommend it to everyone
    • 5/5
      Sweet story -- ages 9/10 and up due to content. Told from multiple 5th graders' perspectives, it centers on a special teacher, his far-reaching impact and one potentially tragic incident. Lots to discuss and analyze. Read it for kids' book club. Adults will need Kleenex.
    • 4/5
      I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. I think it would be a great conversation starter in upper-elementary and middle school classes. I gave it 4 stars because the ending was a bit too tidy, and the characters' problems are a bit too easily explained. However, it makes a nice intro to multiple narratives, and is a great gateway book to The View From Saturday.
    • 5/5
      Overview
      The fifth graders at Snow Hill School are getting ready for the school year to start. This year, they have a brand new teacher named Mr. Terupt. This makes Peter excited because he is looking forward to getting away with all kinds of crazy pranks. Jessica feels a little less worried about her move, knowing she isn’t the only one new to the school. Alexia just hopes Mr. Terupt is cool; she really has so much more to worry about, like becoming friends with the new girl and starting some girl wars. Danielle is happy to see that their teacher is nice and fair. Luke loves to learn and he can’t stand the way Peter causes so much trouble in class, so he is relieved to see that his teacher seems like he will keep the class clown under control. Anna is quiet and has gone for so long without friends that all she really wants is a friend and for her teacher to not make her stand out. Jeffrey just plain hates school and knows this year will be awful. None of the kids in Mr. Terupt’s class have ever had a teacher like him. He is nice, witty, and full of enthusiasm. He doesn’t let kids get away with much, but likes to laugh and reprimand kids in a way that isn’t embarrassing. Best of all, he plans excellent projects and gets the kids in class working and having fun. There are some bumps in the road, but for the most part things seem to be going well, until the accident happens. Will everyone survive? Who is to blame for it? How will everyone change? You won’t want to miss this book, and you will be holding your breath, anxiously waiting to find out how everything turns out.

      Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea really touched me and made me think about teachers and the impact they have on their students. Every teacher is a little bit different and they bring out a variety of characteristics in their students. The story is told from multiple perspectives, which adds to the depth of the story and helps to generate a good connection with the kids in the class. When I had the chance to see each situation from a different point of view it made me realize that so often we misjudge something because we think we know what is going on, but are missing important pieces of the puzzle. The story flowed nicely and the pacing was perfect. I liked their teacher Mr. Terupt, and I know it would be a blast to be in his class. I would certainly recommend this book to kids in fourth through eighth grade. Even better- a sequel is coming out soon. I can’t wait! This is a book that should not be missed!
    • 5/5
      This is a sweet, warm-hearted book about a young teacher who inspires his young students to be better people, people who are caring, forgiving and empathy. The students are delightful. They are all different, with their own set of issues, and I thought it was a great idea having the story told from their various perspectives. I just hope that all children have the pleasure of being taught by at least one Mr/Ms Terupt during their schooling - a teacher who cares for the individual and not just the curriculum. This book shows that teachers can make a real difference in their students' lives.
    • 4/5
      Absolutely loved this book. I read this with my daughters (5th grade and 7th grade) and we enjoyed meeting Mr. Terupt's students and watching them grow. So glad they will have him again next year -- does that mean there will be a followup book?!?!?!?!?! Hope so!

      I whole-heartedly recommend this book to parents and grandparents of lower and middle grades. This makes a great read-together book.
    • 5/5
      I knew within the first three or four pages that this book was worthy of the award(s) it's won. This was an incredible story, from beginning to end. I LOVED the fact that it was told from 7 different points of view. Well written, very entertaining, with some great life lessons added for good measure!
    • 4/5
      I really liked Because of Mr. Terupt . It is a perfect family or classroom read-aloud because it will lead to some really good discussions about a plethora of topics. It is a story told through the eyes of 7 students. Each different voice is very distinguishable, and each different student has their own set of problems. It is inspiring to see their growth throughout their 5th grade school year. I did have one issue with how much the teacher let the kids get away with, but that was addressed later in the book so I felt better. I also had a hard time buying into the idea that people today would be so prejudiced against a 5th grade girl whose mother had gotten pregnant out of wedlock, but it adds to the story. I'm sad I'm just discovering this book - it was published in 2010. However, I think it is my favorite children's fiction book since I read Wonder in 2012. There is also a sequel called Mr. Terupt Falls Again - I'm hoping it is as good as the first. I definitely recommend this one. Areas of concern:A few crudities were used by the students.There are several issues brought up that may need discussion - unwed pregnancy, divorce, death of a sibling, bullying, calling special needs kids "retard"... That sounds like a lot of dark stuff, but it is dealt with very beautifully.
    • 4/5
      1. Autism doesn't usually come with superpower; savant syndrome is rare. 2. The characters' internal reflections and examination of their internal motivations is hard to swallow. Kids that age aren't that self aware--heck, I'm not that self-aware.That aside, I loved this book! Half way through, I was in whimper-sniffs and slicing onions at my desk to explain away the tears. Buyea's characters were strong, and story, powerful to the end.
    • 4/5
      This would be a great mentor text to teach using a characters' voice in writing.
    • 4/5
      Great book. Will have to read the next one in the series.
    • 4/5
      Nearly perfect book about a class that has a really special teacher. You have the mean girl, the fat one, the one who's mother made a mistake, the prankster, the smart one....You name it, they are in here. When tragedy hits, the class has to learn to not only forgive each other, but themselves.
    • 4/5
      This is a great choice for reluctant readers. Told from the perspective of various fifth graders who had a new teacher for the year.
    • 4/5
      As other reviewers have said, it's a bit facile & implausible. But it's still sweet and engaging. I just can't stop wondering about the other 16 (or however many) kids in the class. I mean, if there are truly only 7 kids, *any* teacher could work magic on them!
    • 4/5
      A middle-grade story about a year in Mr. Terupt's fifth grade class, told in rotating points of view from seven of his students. The voices are distinct, and each child has their own problems they are dealing with as the year goes on. There's also a Big Event that Changes Everything and affects each of the students. They must figure out how to deal with it and what it means for them. The book does a good job dealing with heavy subjects for a young audience. I, however, liked the book better before the Big Event happened. I thought it was more rounded and interesting earlier, and while some really good moments came after it (and because of it), I thought the story got a little one-note and anti-climatic in the last hundred pages or so.
    • 4/5
      Because of Mr. Terupt is the story of one fifth-grade classroom and their inspirational teacher, and what happens in the aftermath of a tragic accident. I can see why this book has achieved moderate popularity: it has the funny and heartwarming elements typical to this type of story, and with its school setting and balance of male and female point of view characters, it will work well in the classroom. I found it difficult to distinguish between some of the characters -- Jessica and Anna, for instance, have a very similar narrative voice. Still, it made for a pleasant read (well, listen, as I read it via audiobook) and I'll recommend it to readers looking for something a little bit like Wonder, as it has the same sort of setting and gentle moral tone.
    • 4/5
      This novel, by Rob Buyea, is an intermediate novel told by seven student's in new teacher, Mr. Terupt's grade five class. He is an inspiring teacher who brings wonder, excitement, and change to the students he teaches. The school year seems to be a positive turning point for every student, even for students who have struggled with school...until the unexpected happens and leaves the whole class in shambles.
    • 3/5
      I'd give this book more stars if I were its audience...I'm not. Young adults, especially those between the ages of 10-12 will enjoy this book and likely walk away having learned some things.

      Great characterization. Readers will come to know these students, learn what makes them tick and see them change.
      Good story for examining point of view.

      The one thing that irked me was the Dollar Word references that continued the whole book. When things got serious it seemed out of place.

    • 3/5
      Narrated by Mike Chamberlain and Arielle DeLisle. Mr. Terupt is a new 5th grade teacher who comes to have a big impact on his students, especially after a horrible accident. The kids come off as far too self-aware in their emotional intelligence with lines such as "we chose to be invisible around Peter" and "if you don't know the reason (why something happens) how is it your fault?" And the moral of the story is: a bit too obvious! Chamberlain and DeLisle's voicework is appropriately young but at times it is hard to differentiate which character is speaking.
    • 4/5
      What a lovely, special book. This really shows how one person can truly make a difference, and how many lives can be touched. I also really liked the theme that everything happens for a reason, and how we see this all play out with each different student. Each one was so well rounded, and Jeffrey's bits made me tear up. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel and seeing where each character goes, especially the developing relationship between Anna's family and Danielle's family.

      This is a great book for upper-elementary kids to read, especially to show them empathy and teach them how to look at something from another person's point of view. Everyone has a story, and we are lucky enough to hear them all as readers.
    • 5/5
      It's Mr. Terupt's first year teaching, and he's made an impact with the fifth grade students who are under his care. With unique lessons that challenge their characters, his students learn valuable lessons about the world around them, and themselves. Told by the perspective of several students in his class, Mr. Terupt comes alive and inspires not only his students, but the reader as well. When the students earn a class party, no one, including the reader, are prepared for what happens next.
    • 5/5
      This was an excellent book with a lot of underlying themes perfect to be read in a classroom. Conequences, responsibility, blame, forgiveness, redemption, hope, and faith all play important roles in this first novel by Buyea. I woukd put this one right up against any of Andrew Clements famous school stories.