As their narrative continues, readers realize that each child has a story that only begins in school it's the problems and conflicts that make up their home lives that come full circle because of a prank that results in tragedy. Peter, the prankster Danielle, who never stands up for herself and Jessica, the new girl in town who hides behind her favorite books, are just a few of the characters who shape readers' vision of the classroom. From the students' distinct voices readers come to understand the different personalities and backgrounds that define them. Short chapters are actually brief narratives by individual students and sectioned off by each month of the school year, beginning with September. Gr 4–6-even fifth graders at Snow Hill School in Vermont learn a variety of life lessons, not necessarily from their textbooks, when they start the school year off with their new teacher.
(Oct.)Ĭopyright 2010 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission Introducing characters and conflicts that will be familiar to any middle-school student, this powerful and emotional story is likely to spur discussion. Terupt in the hospital, readers-like students in the class-are left to decide who, if anyone, is to blame. When an accident during a snowball fight lands Mr. However, some in the community disapprove of his lax disciplinary measures and hands-on educational methods. Terupt's unconventional teaching style proves capable of reaching even his most difficult students as the year progresses his gentle guidance leads to some potent lessons about tolerance, self-advocacy, and responsibility. You take charge and fight back.' So there's no way I'm going back to being nice"). Alexia, don't let people push you around like your father did to us.
In this skillfully constructed first novel, Buyea conveys the impact that an inspiring new teacher has on his fifth-grade class through the alternating voices of seven complex students, including class clown Peter, thoughtful new student Jessica, relentlessly teased Danielle, and mean-girl Alexia ("Mom told me. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th
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