Because of Mr. Terupt
by Rob Buyea 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.
(Reviewed from an e-audiobook, borrowed through my library system.)
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