Because of Mr. Terupt facts for kids

Because of Mr. Terupt is a popular children's novel written by Rob Buyea. It was first published in 2010. The story is told from the viewpoints of seven different students. It follows their adventures and changes during one school year. They are all in fifth grade and have a new teacher, Mr. Terupt, at a school called Snow Hill School.

The Story of Mr. Terupt's Class

When the school year begins, the fifth-grade students at Snow Hill School meet their new teacher, Mr. Terupt. Each student has a different first impression of him.

Meet the Students

• Peter is the class prankster. He likes to test limits. He is surprised when Mr. Terupt handles his behavior in a calm and fair way.
• Jessica is new to town, having moved from California. She feels a connection with Mr. Terupt because he is also new.
• Anna is a quiet girl who prefers to stay in the background. She likes how Mr. Terupt gently encourages her to join class discussions.
• Luke is a very smart student who always gets good grades. He enjoys the creative and fun projects Mr. Terupt plans for the class.
• Jeffrey is a bit gloomy and just wants to be left alone. He hopes Mr. Terupt will ignore him.
• Alexia is often busy trying to control other girls. She doesn't pay much attention to the new teacher at first.
• Danielle is worried about being bossed around by Alexia.

Mr. Terupt's Influence

Over time, all the students begin to like Mr. Terupt. He has a special way of making everyone feel involved. He inspires them to try harder and do their best. He even sets goals for the class. If they reach these goals, they get a special party day. Mr. Terupt even convinces the principal, Mrs. Williams, to let the class play outside in the snow on their reward day.

An Unexpected Accident

During the snow day, the students are playing roughly. An icy snowball accidentally hits Mr. Terupt. He falls into a coma. This happens because he had many concussions when he was a wrestler in high school and college.

Changes in the Students

The accident deeply affects all the students. They worry about what happened and their part in it. But even while Mr. Terupt is in the hospital, his lessons continue to guide them.

• Jeffrey had been feeling guilty for a long time. He felt responsible because his donations could not save his brother's life. After the accident, he finally talks to his sad parents. He tries to help his family heal.
• Alexia learns to be a true friend. She understands why she used to lie and try to control others. She decides to change her ways.
• Peter learns an important lesson. He realizes that students with learning challenges can sometimes be very wise.

A Happy Ending

As the school year ends, the students think about how much Mr. Terupt helped them grow. They are very excited when he returns to school on the last day. The principal then announces that Mr. Terupt will be their teacher again for sixth grade!

More Adventures with Mr. Terupt

Rob Buyea has written more books about Mr. Terupt and his students:

• Mr. Terupt Falls Again, published in 2012
• Saving Mr. Terupt, published in 2015
• Goodbye, Mr. Terupt, published in 2020