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Ages 10+1-min guideSchoolFriendship

Because of Mr. Terupt

by Rob Buyea
Good fitA good fit for most kids 10 and up. Moving and funny. A teacher is badly hurt and in a coma.
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What it’s about

Seven fifth graders tell the story of their year with a new teacher. A snowball fight goes wrong, and their teacher is hurt.

The ending

What might come up

InjurySomeMr. Terupt is hit by a snowball with ice and falls into a coma.
Death and lossSomeJeffrey’s brother died of an illness before the story.
Big feelingsSomeGuilt.
Family stressA littleOne student’s parents divorce. Another’s mom is judged by the town.
Unkind behaviorA little
LanguageNone
RomanceNone

Why kids like it

A teacher who changes everyone.

Free printable quiz

  1. 1
    How many kids tell the story?
  2. 2
    What happens to Mr. Terupt?
  3. 3
    Does he wake up?
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Quick answers

Most kids can read it on their own from about age 10. As a read-aloud, it works from about age 9.