Because of Mr. Terupt

Because of Mr. TeruptBy Rob Buyea

By Sophia Stache

Characters

Plot

Mr. Terupt DaniellePeter AlexiaLuke JessicaJeffrey Anna

It is a new school year for seven fifth graders, and they are enjoying their classroom experience with their teacher, Mr. Terupt. He brings wonder to the classroom, and together they embark on many fun and unusual projects, until one snowy day when an unexpected accident changes everything- and everyone.

The cover

Quotes

"Mr. Terupt turned out to be different.... He wasn't going to let me hide all year. This made me nervous, but it turned out to be a good thing in the end.""... and Mr. Terupt knew that too. He wasn't gonna get pushed around. Our hard work mattered to him, even mine."

Genre: Realistic fiction

Why I Liked the Book

Even though all the characters were unique, at one point in the story I could really understand what they were feeling. The book made me understand how one person can change lives and we should all try to make an impact on the people around us.