A review by lbb00ks
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

Poignant, immediate, and written from the heart, this novel gives voice, vocabulary and tools to middle schoolers making their way through the morass of friendships and relationships while struggling with devastatingly all-too-common family issues. A GREAT read-aloud for a mid-upper elementary classroom for someone who can read without sobbing (not a spoiler, just a testament to the emotional impact!).