Despite some descriptions of problematic bathroom behavior at the beginning which might give some young men ideas, I would most assuredly recommend this book to all third - sixth graders. Mr. Terupt is the teacher every kid wants and needs, and Mrs. Williams, the principal, is quite noteworthy as well. This book is divided into parts by calendar months, and chapters by narrator, as each of the 7 main characters - kids in Mr. Terupt's class, tell the story of the school year that changed their lives. This book has great suspense. You want to know what the accident is. It also has inspiring, universal messages.
Preliminary nominee for Mark Twain Award 2012-13
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