A middle-grade series told from multiple student perspectives, following a group of fifth-graders whose lives are transformed by their innovative teacher Mr. Terupt. The trilogy explores the impact of a great teacher, the aftermath of a tragic accident, and the students' growth through sixth and seventh grade as they face increasingly complex challenges while supporting each other and fighting to save Mr. Terupt's job.
Seven fifth-graders with very different personalities and home lives are transformed by their first-year teacher Mr. Terupt, whose innovative teaching and genuine care help them navigate their challenges—until a tragic accident changes everything. Told from multiple perspectives, this is a powerful novel about empathy, growth, and the impact of a great teacher.
The students return for sixth grade, still processing the trauma of Mr. Terupt's accident while facing new challenges including a difficult new classmate and the complexities of growing up. A continuation that maintains the series' emotional depth and multiple perspectives.
In seventh grade, the students face their biggest challenge yet when budget cuts threaten Mr. Terupt's job, and they must find a way to save the teacher who changed their lives. A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.